Batik Air Pilots Fall Asleep Mid-Flight, Causing Plane to Veer Off Course

Two Batik Air pilots simultaneously dozed off for about thirty minutes during a flight with 153 passengers, leading the aircraft to drift off course and air traffic control communications to go unanswered. The plane eventually landed safely.

20 Aug, 17:50 — 20 Aug, 17:50

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual5d ago

Both pilots fell asleep as a plane carrying 153 passengers drifted off course

In a startling incident, two Batik Air pilots dozed off simultaneously for roughly thirty minutes, causing their aircraft to veer off course. Communications from air traffic control went unanswered during this time. Thankfully, the plane landed without any injuries, prompting Indonesian authorities to reassess protocols regarding pilot fatigue and procedures for night operations to ensure safety.

By TOI World Desk

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Batik Air Pilots Fall Asleep Mid-Flight, Causing Plane to Veer Off Course

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Both pilots fell asleep as a plane carrying 153 passengers drifted off course

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