United Nigeria Records Second Bird Strike In 24 Hours

United Nigeria Airlines has announced a second bird strike incident involving one of its aircraft within 24 hours, affecting operations across its network.

The airline disclosed in a statement on Sunday that the latest incident occurred during the take-off of Flight UN0519 from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

According to the airline, the bird strike impacted one of the engines of an Airbus A320 aircraft scheduled to depart Abuja at 12:00 hours.

“In line with our strict and uncompromising safety standards, the affected aircraft has been withdrawn from service for comprehensive technical inspections before returning to operations,” the statement read.

The airline revealed that the development marks the second bird strike in less than 24 hours and the fourth such incident since January 2026.

Consequently, two Airbus aircraft have now been withdrawn from service within the same period.

As a result, the airline warned that some flights across its network may be disrupted or rescheduled.

United Nigeria Airlines apologised for the inconvenience caused to passengers, describing the development as “another bird strike too many,” while reaffirming its commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards.

The airline assured passengers that its team is working diligently to minimise disruptions and provide necessary support to affected travellers.