Nigerian Flight Crew Tests Positive for Alcohol and Cannabis
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau confirmed that a flight crew from a domestic carrier recently tested positive for alcohol and cannabis after overshooting a runway in Port Harcourt. The International Civil Aviation Organisation prohibits pilots from flying under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other substances.
The "bottle to throttle" rule mandates that pilots must not consume alcohol within eight hours of a flight to ensure safe operations. This incident underscores the importance of strict adherence to aviation safety regulations to prevent accidents and fatalities.
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