United Nigeria Airlines Hit by Third Bird Strike in 48 Hours

United Nigeria Airlines has recorded its third bird strike incident within 48 hours, raising fresh concerns over aviation safety and operational efficiency in Nigeria.

The latest incident involved one of the airline’s aircraft departing Benin City en route to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. The aircraft reportedly suffered damage after colliding with a bird during take-off.

Following standard safety procedures, the affected aircraft was withdrawn from service for inspection and necessary maintenance.

The airline expressed concern over the frequency of such incidents, noting that multiple aircraft have been impacted in recent days. It also confirmed that several bird strike cases have been recorded since the beginning of the year.

The situation has led to disruptions in flight schedules, with delays and cancellations affecting passengers. The airline apologised for the inconvenience and reiterated its commitment to passenger safety.

In response, the carrier called on the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria to strengthen wildlife hazard control measures at airports to reduce the risk of future occurrences.

Bird strikes, which involve collisions between birds and aircraft, remain a significant safety concern in aviation, particularly during take-off and landing phases.

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