The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says it has commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding United Nigeria flight NUA 0506 to Asaba instead of landing in Abuja.

The NCAA made this known in a statement issued by its Director–General, Capt. Musa Nuhu, on Monday.

The statement read: “The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) have commenced investigation into the circumstances surrounding United Nigeria flight NUA 0506 to Asaba and the confusion it has created in the public domain.

“However, preliminary steps have been taken pending conclusion of ongoing investigation.

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“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.”

Meanwhile, the Head Corporate Communications of United Nigeria Airlines, Achilleus-Chud Uchegbu, said the flight which took off in Lagos en route Abuja on Sunday was temporarily diverted to the Asaba International Airport in Delta State.

Uchegbu, in a statement, said the diversion was due to poor destination weather.

He stated: ”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.”

The Star