It is unclear what caused the jolt; United Airlines has said the cause was not severe turbulence, and that it is “working with aviation authorities in the US and Nigeria to understand the cause.”

Six people were injured on a flight from Nigeria to Virginia. The airline also saw a series technical issues in March.

Six people were taken to hospital with injuries but have been discharged, United Airlines said.

The plane headed back to Nigeria after experiencing "unexpected movement" mid-flight on Friday, Jan. 24, according to multiple reports

United Airlines said it was cooperating with U.S. and Nigerian investigators to determine what exactly happened on the flight.

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has explained why United Airlines chose to make air return to Nigeria during its

The same United Airlines aircraft had a similar issue earlier this week, with a rapid altitude drop prompting a diversion.

More than 60 people are feared dead after a midair collision between an American Airlines regional passenger jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter on Wednesday, January 29. The jet crashed into the icy Potomac River near Reagan Washington National Airport,

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his sorrow over the tragic death of at least 30 individuals in a plane crash in US.

Bola Tinubu on Thursday sent his condolence to the United States Government and victims of the plane and helicopter crash in Washington, D.C.

ShareThe Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has said that United States-based United Airlines did not violate any airspace regulations when it decided to make an air return to Nigeria. Last week Friday,