United Nigeria Airlines Grounds Aircraft After Bird Strike

United Nigeria Airlines announced the grounding of one of its Embraer 190 aircraft after it experienced a bird strike during the arrival of Flight UN0523 at Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, on September 1, 2026. The incident was identified during a standard post-flight inspection at 21:40 UTC, revealing evidence of a bird strike on the right engine.

In accordance with safety protocols, the airline has withdrawn the aircraft from service for further inspection and maintenance. This decision is expected to impact the airline's schedule, leading to disruptions in some scheduled flights.

United Nigeria Airlines expressed its apologies to affected passengers and assured them of full support during this inconvenience. The airline also advised passengers needing further assistance to contact its customer service team.

Bird strikes are noted as a recurring operational challenge for Nigerian carriers, with United Nigeria Airlines reporting multiple such incidents in 2026.