United Nigeria Airlines has reported another bird strike involving one of its aircraft, marking the sixth such incident between January and April 2026.
The latest incident occurred on Wednesday when an Airbus A320-200 aircraft operating Flight UN0515 from Port Harcourt to Abuja suffered a bird strike while landing at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport around 3:45 p.m.
The airline’s spokesperson, Chibuile Uloka, said in a statement that the bird strike affected the nose section of the aircraft, but assured that safety protocols were strictly followed.
“In line with our strict and uncompromising safety standards, the aircraft has been immediately withdrawn from operations to undergo thorough technical inspections and any required maintenance before returning to service,” the statement read.
“This marks the sixth bird strike involving our aircraft so far in 2026. An occurrence we find deeply concerning and unacceptable due to its implications for aviation safety and operational stability.”
Earlier on the same day, the airline had announced a separate bird strike involving one of its CRJ-900 aircraft.
The airline noted that some flights across its network may experience disruptions or may not operate as scheduled due to the incidents.
“Our team is working diligently to minimise disruptions and provide support to all affected travellers. We remain fully committed to ensuring the safety, comfort, and reliability our passengers expect from us,” the airline added.
