United Nigeria Airlines has grounded one of its aircraft following a bird strike at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.
The incident occurred shortly after the aircraft landed at the airport, with the bird strike affecting the aircraft during its arrival.
Following the incident, the aircraft was taken out of service for inspection and necessary maintenance checks to determine the extent of any damage.
The airline confirmed the development and said the safety of passengers and crew remained its primary concern.
Passengers scheduled to travel on the affected aircraft may experience changes to their flight arrangements as the airline works to complete the required checks and return the aircraft to service.
Bird strikes are a known operational risk in aviation and can occur when aircraft encounter birds during take-off, landing or other stages of flight. Such incidents require immediate assessment to ensure that an aircraft remains safe for further operations.
The incident has also highlighted the importance of effective wildlife-management measures around airport environments to reduce the risk of bird-related aviation incidents.
United Nigeria Airlines said it would continue to follow established aviation safety procedures and regulatory requirements before allowing the affected aircraft to resume operations.
Further details on the aircraft’s return to service and any resulting changes to flight schedules are expected to be communicated to affected passengers as the situation develops.
