On 13 Feb 2018, an Airbus A330 223 operated by Delta Air Lines was involved in an aviation accident near Lagos, Nigeria. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Not determined. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
The NTSB is assisting Nigerian authorities with an investigation into an incident involving a Delta Air Lines Airbus A330.
On February 13, 2018, an incident occurred in Lagos, Nigeria, involving an Airbus A330, registration N858NW, operated by Delta Air Lines. There were 9 minor injuries reported, with 0 fatalities.
What happened
Following the event, the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) of Nigeria notified the NTSB of the incident. Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the ongoing investigation being conducted by the Nigerian authorities.
Probable cause
Not determined
Related events
Same aircraft family
11 Apr 2026 — Airbus A330-243 (Jet2, lsf AirTanker)
30 Mar 2026 — AIRBUS A330-323 (DELTA AIR LINES INC)
28 Jan 2026 — Airbus A330-343 (P2F) (Alaska Airlines opb Amazon.com Services LLC)
