NCAA Clarifies Air Peace Co-pilot Clearance Amid Safety Concerns

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) clarified the clearance of an Air Peace co-pilot despite an indictment by the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) for alleged involvement in hard drugs and alcohol. The co-pilot was implicated in an incident where an Air Peace aircraft veered off the runway during landing at Port Harcourt International Airport.

The NCAA emphasized following due process and internal investigations before clearing the co-pilot to return to work, citing the need to uphold regulatory standards. The incident highlighted the importance of adherence to safety regulations in the aviation industry and the rigorous processes involved in investigating and addressing such issues.