This story incorporates reporting from devdiscourse, MSN and U.S. News & World Report.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has initiated an investigation into a mid-air incident involving a United Airlines flight. The flight experienced sudden turbulence on Friday while passing over the Ivory Coast. This incident led to injuries among passengers and crew. The aircraft was traveling from Lagos, Nigeria, to Washington when the unexpected event took place.
According to local aviation authorities, the investigative responsibilities have been delegated to the NTSB due to the specific nature of the occurrence. The decision underscores the complexity and seriousness of the situation, as the NTSB has the expertise required to handle such cases. The investigation will focus on determining the cause of the turbulence and evaluating the response mechanisms implemented during the flight.
Details regarding the extent of the injuries have not yet been disclosed. The NTSB will likely conduct interviews with crew members and analyze flight data to gain insight into the incident.
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