The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the diversion of United Nigeria flight NUA 0506 to Asaba and the resulting confusion among passengers.
In a statement issued on Monday, NCAA Director-General Capt. Musa Nuhu confirmed the initiation of the investigation and assured the public that no stone would be left unturned in ensuring the continued safety of the aviation industry.
“However, preliminary steps have been taken pending conclusions of ongoing investigation.
“The Authority wishes to reassure the traveling public that it will leave no stone unturned as it has always done in the past to ensure continued safety of the aviation industry, ” he said.
United Nigeria Airlines, in a separate statement issued by Mr Achilleus-Chud Uchegbu, Head Corporate Communications, acknowledged the diversion and attributed it to poor weather conditions at the Abuja destination airport.
The airline clarified that the pilots were aware of the diversion and had been properly briefed.
“At all material time, the pilots of the aircraft were aware of the temporary diversion and were properly briefed.
“However, a wrong announcement was made by cabin crew upon landing in Asaba creating confusion among the passengers.
“Meanwhile, the aircraft had landed safely in Abuja following improvement on destination, ” he said.
