In a statement on Wednesday, Abdullahi Musa, NAMA’s director of public affairs and consumer protection, said the decision to return to Nigeria was made by the pilot based on his assessment of the situation and the perceived safety of landing at the departure airport.

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

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board said on Monday it is investigating a United Airlines flight on Friday from Lagos, Nigeria to Washington D.C., in which a sudden aircraft movement led to injuries of passengers and cabin crew.

A United Airlines flight from Africa to Washington D.C. had to turn around on Thursday after a "technical issue" caused "unexpected aircraft movement," the airline said.

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

Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA, has said contrary to reports, United Airlines flight UAL 613, which departed Lagos en route Washington with 256 passengers and 11 crew members on January 24,

In an update, Nigerian officials said an additional 27 passengers and 5 crew members suffered minor injuries in the incident. In all, 38 were hurt.

A United Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing in Lagos, Nigeria due to a midair incident causing loss of pressure and sharp descents.

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,

An unexpected mid-air jolt on a United Airlines flight forced an emergency landing, resulting in six injuries. The flight bound for Washington D.C. from Lagos, Nigeria, experienced a technical issue that resulted in a jolting movement.

The United States National Transportation Safety Board is investigating after a United Airlines flight experienced “sudden aircraft movement,” leaving dozens of passengers and crew injured, including six people who were hospitalized. The NTSB said that a preliminary report of its investigation will be available online in 30 days