The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has published its preliminary findings on the serious incident involving an Air Peace Boeing 737-524 aircraft, which occurred on July 13, 2025 at the Jeremiah Obafemi Awolowo International Airport, Omagwa, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
According to the Bureau, the aircraft, registered as 5N-BQQ, was operating a scheduled domestic service from Lagos to Port Harcourt with 103 persons on board, reports Daily Independent.
The investigation revealed that the flight landed long on Runway 21 following an unstabilised final approach.
The aircraft touched down 2,264 metres from the runway threshold – well beyond the normal touchdown zone – and eventually came to a halt 209 metres into the clearway.
Fortunately, all passengers and crew disembarked safely, and no injuries were reported.
However, initial toxicological examinations carried out on the flight crew returned positive results for substances indicative of alcohol consumption.
In addition, a cabin crew member tested positive for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive compound found in cannabis.
The NSIB stated that these findings are being closely evaluated under the human performance and safety management aspects of the ongoing investigation.
In light of the preliminary results, the Bureau has issued immediate safety recommendations to Air Peace Limited.
These include the strengthening of crew resource management (CRM) training, particularly with regard to handling unstabilised approaches and making go-around decisions, as well as reinforcing internal procedures to ensure crew fitness-for-duty checks are properly conducted prior to flight dispatch.
The preliminary report, which represents early findings subject to further analysis, is now available for public access on the NSIB website.
The final report is expected to provide comprehensive conclusions and additional recommendations designed to enhance aviation safety in Nigeria.
The Bureau reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring safer skies through independent, transparent, and thorough investigations.
