The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) says a preliminary investigation has indicted an Air Peace pilot and co-pilot for testing positive for alcohol and hard drugs after a runway excursion at the Port Harcourt International Airport on June 13, 2025.
The NSIB disclosed this in a preliminary report released Friday, signed by its Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance Bureau, Mrs. Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji.
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According to the agency, toxicological tests on the flight crew revealed alcohol consumption, while a cabin crew member tested positive for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the active substance in cannabis.
“Initial toxicological tests conducted on the flight crew revealed positive results for certain substances, including indicators of alcohol consumption. A cabin crew member also tested positive for THC,” the NSIB stated.
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The Bureau explained that the findings are being reviewed under the human performance and safety management components of the ongoing investigation.
The incident involved an Air Peace Boeing 737, which veered off the runway after landing in Port Harcourt but recorded no damage or casualties.
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