Six injured in mid-air jolt that forced DC-bound United plane to make emergency landing in Nigeria
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United Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Mid-Air Jolt
Above: A United Airlines Boeing MAX 9 departs Los Angeles International Airport for Houston on Jan. 4, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Image copyright: Kevin Carter/Contributor/Getty Images News via Getty Images
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Narrative A
The incident raises serious safety concerns and potential systemic issues about Boeing 787 aircraft, particularly following a similar event involving a Latam Airlines flight last year that prompted the FAA to order inspections of hundreds of Boeing 787s.
Narrative B
Despite the incident, all injured passengers received immediate medical attention, and the aircraft sustained no significant damage. The emergency landing highlights the effectiveness of safety protocols and swift response from both the flight crew and ground emergency teams.