Air Peace has removed a passenger from an Abuja-bound flight after he allegedly threatened that his anger could “burn down” the aircraft during an argument with cabin crew.
The incident involved flight P47866 on Monday, November 9, 2026. The passenger was identified as Celestine Ezeudu.
The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Michael Achimugu, disclosed the incident in a statement shared on X.
According to Achimugu, Ezeudu repeatedly ignored instructions from cabin crew to stop taking pictures and put away his device as the aircraft prepared for take-off.
The situation escalated when another crew member approached him, leading to an altercation.
During the confrontation, Ezeudu allegedly said: “The anger I am feeling can burn down this plane.”
Pilot Returns Aircraft to Ramp
Following the threat, cabin crew immediately alerted the captain, who ordered the aircraft to return to the airport ramp at 3:57pm.
Ezeudu eventually complied with instructions to leave the aircraft without further resistance.
His travelling companion also voluntarily disembarked in solidarity with him.
Passenger Blames Missed Flight
Achimugu said Ezeudu was questioned in the airport’s crime room after the incident.
The passenger reportedly explained that his anger stemmed from missing an earlier flight.
However, the NCAA official said Ezeudu did not realise that his conduct would force the aircraft to return to the ramp.
The incident has renewed concerns about unruly passenger behaviour and compliance with aviation safety instructions.
The NCAA has yet to announce any further sanctions against the passenger.
