Air Peace Suspends Pilot After Port Harcourt Overshoot, Denies Alcohol Claim
Air Peace has announced the suspension of the captain of its Boeing 737-500 involved in the July 13, 2025 runway overshoot at Port Harcourt International Airport. The development follows a Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) report alleging that the pilot tested positive for alcohol, while a cabin crew member tested positive for cannabis. The incident occurred when the aircraft skidded into the bush at the Obafemi Awolowo International Airport, Port Harcourt. In a statement on Friday, the airline clarified that the pilot was grounded for failing to follow go-around procedures despite the co-pilot’s advice—not for alcohol use. It stressed that the alleged test result had not been officially communicated to the airline by NSIB. The airline also confirmed that the First Officer, praised for professionalism during the incident, has been reinstated with the approval of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority […]