Bird strike delays United Nigeria airline’s flight at Port Harcourt airport
A bird strike incident involving United Nigeria Airlines A320 aircraft has led to flight delays and precautionary inspections at Port Harcourt International Airport, while the affected aircraft, operating flight UN0514/614 from Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, experienced the strike on landing at 3:00 p.m.
Penpushing reports that the initial post-landing checks found no visible damage to the aircraft, however, the airline said its engineering team carried out additional inspections to ensure the aircraft’s airworthiness before it could resume operations.
The management of the airline confirmed that the incident caused delays to some flights across United Nigeria Airlines’ network, pointing out that the measures were in line with its safety standards and regulatory compliance procedures, aimed at protecting passengers and maintaining operational integrity.
Penpushing further reports that the management of the airlines assured that no passengers or crew were injured during the incident and that the aircraft would only return to service after meeting full airworthiness requirements.
The management of the United Nigeria Airlines airline equally reiterated their commitment to safety, strict adherence to regulatory standards, and operational reliability across its network.
Penpushing also reports that bird strikes are a known aviation safety concern, particularly during take-off and landing phases, and airlines are required to carry out mandatory inspections whenever such incidents occur.
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