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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Air Peace co-pilot David Bernard has punctured findings in a report by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, which said traces of alcohol and drugs were found in his system.<\/p>\n

This is coming after the July 13, 2025 runway overrun incident at Port Harcourt Airport, Rivers State.<\/p>\n

Bernard denied the allegation on Friday while featuring on Arise Television, insisting that he neither drinks nor smokes.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was good weather and good visibility, everything was going well and smooth until 500 feet when the captain disconnected the autopilot to fly the plane for the approach.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo, as he disconnected the autopilot at 500 feet, he was becoming high in the approach. I advised him that, Commander, you are high for this approach,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The co-pilot added that his concern grew because he noticed that the approach wasn\u2019t stable.<\/p>\n

The NSIB report had indicted Air Peace crew members of alcohol and drug abuse.<\/p>\n

But the airline disagreed with the findings.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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