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Nigerian pilot tests positive for alcohol after plane veered off runway

Nigerian pilot tests positive for alcohol after plane veered off runway

A Nigerian pilot has been dismissed from his job after testing positive for alcohol while operating a commercial flight. The incident occurred when the plane he was piloting veered off the runway during landing, although no passengers were injured. The pilot, who was 64 years old, was immediately tested and found to have alcohol in his system, violating aviation safety protocols. The airline has taken swift action in terminating the pilot's employment, emphasizing the importance of safety and sobriety in the aviation industry. While the situation was resolved without any harm to the passengers, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the critical role pilots play in ensuring the well-being of those they transport and the need for strict adherence to regulations governing their conduct.

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