Nigerian accident investigators stated two Air Peace pilots examined constructive for alcohol and hashish after a runway tour involving one of many airline’s jets in Port Harcourt in July.
In a preliminary report launched Friday, the Nigerian Security Investigation Bureau (NSIB) stated toxicology exams confirmed the presence of intoxicants within the captain and first officer who flew the Boeing 737 with 103 folks on board.
A cabin crew member additionally examined constructive for hashish.
The plane, on a home flight from Lagos, landed lengthy on Runway 21 at Port Harcourt Worldwide Airport after what investigators described as an unstabilised remaining method.
The airplane touched down 2,264 metres from the runway threshold and got here to a halt greater than 200 metres into the overrun space.
“All passengers and crew disembarked safely, and no accidents have been reported,” the bureau stated.
The NSIB famous, “Preliminary toxicological exams carried out on the flight crew revealed constructive outcomes for sure substances, together with indicators of alcohol consumption. A cabin crew member additionally examined constructive for THC, the psychoactive element in hashish. These outcomes are being reviewed underneath the human efficiency and security administration elements of the investigation.”
It added that “Toxicological screening carried out post-incident revealed that Captain and first officer examined constructive for Ethyl Glucuronide, indicating current alcohol consumption.”
Runway excursions are one of the vital frequent security dangers in business aviation, typically attributable to poor visibility, pilot error or technical faults.
The NSIB stated the toxicology outcomes prompt human efficiency was a essential issue on this case.
Following the findings, the company beneficial that Air Peace strengthen its crew useful resource administration coaching and tighten checks on pilot health earlier than dispatch.
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Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest airline, operates home and worldwide flights throughout Africa and to locations equivalent to London, Saudi Arabia, Dakar, Freetown, Monrovia and Ghana.
The corporate has but to touch upon the bureau’s report.
The Worldwide Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) considers intoxication by flight crew a severe breach of worldwide security requirements.
A number of airways worldwide have confronted scandals in recent times after pilots have been caught underneath the affect, underscoring the dangers to passenger security.
The NSIB stated its investigation continues to be ongoing.
