Pilots Falling Asleep Midflight

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Two pilots on a Batik Air Indonesia flight fell asleep midflight, resulting in the aircraft veering off course. Both pilots were cleared to fly before the flight, but the co-pilot had experienced sleep disturbances due to caring for his 1-month-old twins and moving homes.

Key Points

  • Two pilots on a Batik Air Indonesia flight fell asleep midflight
  • The co-pilot had sleep disturbances due to caring for his 1-month-old twins and moving homes
  • The incident resulted in the aircraft veering off course

Pros

  • No one was injured in the incident
  • The plane landed safely despite the mishap
  • Both pilots were cleared to fly before the flight

Cons

  • Serious safety breach by the pilots
  • Risk of potential disaster if not rectified in time