The same United Airlines aircraft had a similar issue earlier this week, with a rapid altitude drop prompting a diversion.

The flight was diverted shortly after take-off due to a mid-air jolt which has injured several people - we'll be bringing you ...

A United Airlines flight was traveling from Lagos to Washington, D.C. when it experienced "sudden aircraft movement." ...

A United Airlines flight from Africa to Washington D.C. had to turn around on Thursday after a "technical issue" caused ...

Nearly 40 people were injured when a Boeing 787-800 plane suddenly lost altitude during a United Airlines flight from Lagos, ...

A United Airlines flight experienced a mid-air crisis shortly after take-off from Nigeria, resulting in at least six injuries ...

Two crew members and four passengers were on Friday injured after a United States-bound United Airlines made an emergency ...

WATCH: A United Airlines flight has been forced to make an emergency landing after the plane rapidly dropped altitude 93 ...