6 injured after United Airlines flight undergoes sudden jolt
The flight, which was carrying 245 passengers and 11 crew members, was approximately 30 minutes into its journey when the incident occurred. According to eyewitnesses, the plane suddenly dropped in altitude, causing passengers and crew members to be thrown from their seats.
"I was sitting in my seat, and then suddenly the plane just dropped," said _Jane Doe_, a passenger on the flight. "I was thrown against the seat in front of me, and I hit my head. It was very scary."
The injured passengers and crew members were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, where they were released after receiving medical attention.
United Airlines has confirmed the incident, stating that the cause of the jolt is still unknown. "We are working with aviation authorities in the US and Nigeria to investigate the incident," said a spokesperson for the airline. "The safety of our passengers and crew is our top priority, and we will do everything in our power to ensure that our flights are safe and comfortable."
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has also confirmed the incident, stating that it is working with United Airlines to investigate the cause of the jolt.
This incident is not the first time that this particular aircraft, a Boeing 787, has experienced issues. The plane was previously diverted on Tuesday due to a technical issue, and there was another incident involving a Latam Airlines flight last March where a pilot's seat lurched forward, causing the plane's nose to drop.
Passengers on the flight have been accommodated in hotels while United Airlines works to place them on other flights.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with officials from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority working to determine the cause of the jolt.
"We are taking this incident very seriously, and we will do everything in our power to ensure that our flights are safe and comfortable," said a spokesperson for the FAA.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of air travel, with some passengers expressing fears about the reliability of modern aircraft.
"I'm just glad that everyone is safe," said John Smith, a passenger on the flight. "But it's definitely made me think twice about flying. You never know what can happen when you're up in the air."
United Airlines has a strong safety record, with only a handful of incidents reported in recent years. However, the airline has faced criticism in the past for its handling of safety issues, including a 2017 incident where a passenger was dragged off a flight.
The airline has since implemented a number of safety measures, including increased training for crew members and improved communication with passengers.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and officials from United Airlines and the FAA are working to determine the cause of the jolt. In the meantime, passengers on the flight have been accommodated in hotels, and the airline is working to place them on other flights.
As the investigation continues, one thing is clear: the safety of air travel is of the utmost importance, and airlines must do everything in their power to ensure that their flights are safe and comfortable for all passengers.
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