Passenger Removed From Abuja-Bound Flight After Threatening His Anger Could 'Burn Down' Aircraft
The pilot returned the plane to the ramp after the passenger allegedly refused crew instructions and threatened to burn down the aircraft, officials said.
- On Monday, Air Peace removed passenger Celestine Ezeudu from flight P47866 after he allegedly threatened that his anger could "burn down" the aircraft. The Abuja-bound flight initiated a ramp return following the confrontation.
- Disagreement over device usage escalated when a second crew member approached Ezeudu, who allegedly refused repeated instructions from cabin crew to stop taking pictures and put away his device.
- Initiating a ramp return at 15:57 hours, the captain facilitated Ezeudu's removal from the aircraft. He complied without struggle, while his travelling companion also voluntarily disembarked in solidarity.
- Claiming his anger stemmed from missing an earlier flight, Ezeudu stated he did not realize his actions would cause the plane to return. No further sanctions have been announced by officials.
- Recurring confrontations in Nigeria include an August 2025 incident involving passenger Comfort Emmanson on an Ibom Air flight and a disruption involving musician Wasiu Ayinde at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
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Air Peace removes passenger from Abuja-bound flight over threat to ‘burn down’ aircraft
Air Peace has removed a passenger from an Abuja-bound flight after he allegedly threatened that his anger could “burn down” the aircraft during a confrontation with cabin crew. The incident occurred on Monday aboard Flight P47866, which was preparing for take-off. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, […] Air Peace removes passenger from Abuja-bound flight over threat to ‘burn down’ aircr…
Passenger Removed From Air Peace Flight Over Misconduct, Threat To ‘Burn Down’ Plane
An Air Peace aircraft was forced to return to the airport ramp on Monday after a passenger allegedly engaged in unruly behaviour onboard and threatened that his anger could result in the aircraft being burnt down. The incident occurred aboard flight P47866, which was scheduled to travel to Asaba, Delta State, on Monday, November 9, 2026. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Michael Achi…
NCAA Confirms Passenger’s Removal After ‘Burn Down’ Threat On Air Peace Flight
Air Peace on Monday removed a passenger from its Abuja-bound flight P47866 after he allegedly threatened that his anger could “burn down” the aircraft, prompting the captain to abort take-off and return the plane to the ramp. The incident, which occurred on November 9, 2026, followed an altercation between the passenger, identified as Celestine Ezeudu, […]
Air Peace Removes Passenger Who Said His ‘Anger Can Burn Down This Plane’
Air Peace delayed a flight after an altercation between a passenger and cabin crew forced the aircraft to return to its parking area. Michael Achimugu, director, public affairs and consumer protection at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), said the incident played out on an Air Peace flight P47866 to ABB, code belonging to Asaba International Airport, Delta state. He did not say where the flight was taking off from. In a statement on Mo…
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