Air Peace Pilots Test Positive for Alcohol and Drugs

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has released a preliminary report indicating that two Air Peace crew members tested positive for alcohol and drugs after a runway incursion at Port Harcourt International Airport on July 13, 2025. The incident occurred when the Boeing 737 aircraft veered off Runway 21 after landing from an unstabilized approach, touching down 2,264 meters from the runway threshold and coming to a final stop 209 meters into the clearway. Thankfully, all 103 passengers and crew members disembarked safely without injuries .

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has revealed that two Air Peace crew members tested positive for hard drugs and alcohol after being involved in a runway incursion at Port Harcourt International Airport on July 13, 2025. The incident occurred when the Boeing 737 aircraft veered off the runway after landing. Thankfully, all 103 passengers and crew members disembarked safely without injuries. The NSIB’s preliminary report raises serious concerns about aviation safety and pilot conduct.

– The captain and first officer tested positive for Ethyl Glucuronide, indicating recent alcohol consumption.
– A cabin crew member tested positive for Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive compound found in cannabis.

– The airline claims it has not received any official communication from NSIB regarding the findings.
– Air Peace emphasizes its strict policies on crew discipline, including frequent alcohol and drug tests.
– The captain of the flight was grounded for failure to adhere to Crew Resource Management principles and disregarding standard go-around procedures.
– Air Peace stresses its commitment to safety, transparency, and compliance, and reassures passengers that safety will never be compromised .

– The NSIB has issued safety recommendations to Air Peace to strengthen crew resource management training and reinforce internal procedures for crew fitness-for-duty monitoring.
– The incident highlights concerns about aviation safety and the need for strict adherence to safety protocols.