Air Peace has sought to reassure the public about the safety of its operations following media reports linking its Port Harcourt flight crew to substance use.
In a statement on Friday, September 12, via its official X account, the airline said it has not received any formal communication from the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) regarding alleged positive tests for alcohol or drugs after the July 13, 2025, incident.
“Our attention has been drawn to media stories on a purported preliminary report by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) currently circulating online and in the media regarding the incident involving one of our aircraft at Port Harcourt on July 13, 2025,” the airline said.
The company explained that the flight captain was grounded for ignoring standard Crew Resource Management procedures and disregarding a co-pilot’s advice to go around, not for failing a substance test.
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Meanwhile, the co-pilot, who insisted on the go-around, was cleared by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and returned to active duty.
Air Peace also highlighted its strict internal policies, stating: “Air Peace conducts frequent alcohol and drug tests on our crew.
“We have a very strict alcohol use policy that is stricter than the 8 hours before the flight as provided in the regulations. Drug use is a NO-NO!”
The airline’s clarification comes as public concern grows over aviation safety standards in Nigeria, especially after incidents where pilot conduct has been questioned.
Air Peace insists it is committed to transparency, compliance, and the highest safety standards, even as the NSIB investigation continues.