Emergency Landing: United Airlines is a Legacy Carrier; I Do Not Suspect Negligence - Okonkwo
United Airlines reported a flight issue before its diverted flight from Nigeria to Washington, D.C. on Friday. This may be an isolated event. As per standard protocol, the pilot must have reported the issues with the plane to certified engineers, who should have satisfactorily addressed the problem before clearing the plane for takeoff. I commend the Nigerian aviation authorities, as well as the pilots and crew of United Airlines, for their professionalism, as the situation could have been much worse.
Prof. Obiora Okonkwo
Chairman, United Nigeria Airlines