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Shocking: Both Pilots Fall Asleep Midflight

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Two pilots fell asleep in the cockpit, causing the plane to veer off course. Find out what happened on this unexpected flight!

In a bizarre incident, two Indonesian pilots aboard a commercial airliner carrying 157 passengers fell asleep midflight, leading to the aircraft deviating from its designated path. The flight, en route from Sulawesi to Jakarta, experienced a tense situation as neither the pilot nor the co-pilot responded to communications, sparking concerns among air traffic controllers and passengers. Indonesia's National Transportation Safety Committee later revealed that the pilots had dozed off for nearly half an hour, risking the safety of everyone onboard.

Despite the alarming deviation, the flight managed to land safely without any injuries to the passengers. This incident highlights the critical importance of pilot alertness and the risks associated with fatigue while operating an aircraft. Investigations are ongoing to determine the root cause of this unusual occurrence and prevent similar incidents in the future.

In a surprising turn of events, it was discovered that the pilots fell asleep due to extreme fatigue, with one of them being a new father of twins. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the demanding nature of aviation professions and the need for strict regulations to ensure the well-being of both crew members and passengers. The airline industry is now under scrutiny to enhance safety measures and address the potential risks of fatigue-related incidents among flight crews.

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A plane was flying with 159 onboard. Then both pilots fell asleep. (The Washington Post)

Two pilots of an aircraft carrying 157 other people fell asleep midflight, causing the plane to veer off its designated path, according to a preliminary ...

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Two Indonesian pilots suspended after falling asleep in cockpit (The Japan Times)

Flight 6723 was on its way to Jakarta from Sulawesi on Jan. 25 when neither the pilot or co-pilot responded to communications.

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Both pilots of a commercial airplane fell asleep midflight, causing the ... (The Hill)

Both pilots of an Indonesian commercial airliner fell asleep during a flight in January, causing the plane to veer off course. The pilots flew for nearly ...

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Airliner strays off course after both pilots fell asleep for 30 minutes ... (New York Post)

Indonesia's National Transportation Safety Committee found that Batik Air flight BTK6723 began to divert from its flight path on Jan. 25 when both the pilot ...

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Pilot and co-pilot fall asleep - allowing passenger plane to run ... (Mirror.co.uk)

The Batik Air plane in Indonesia went off track after both the pilot and the co-pilot fell asleep for nearly half an hour, potentially putting the 153 ...

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Two pilots fall asleep for almost 30 minutes during flight (UNILAD)

The incident took place on January 25 on an Airbus A320 Batik Air flight - flight number BTK6723 - traveling from Halu Oleo Airport in Kendari to Soekarno-Hatta ...

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Probe Reveals Indonesian Pilots Fell Asleep For 30 Minutes On ... (NDTV)

Although there were several navigational errors as a result of the incident, the flight did not result in any injuries to the Airbus A320's 153 passengers ...

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Indonesian flight veered off course after both pilots allegedly fell ... (NBC News)

A Batik Air Indonesia pilot and his second-in-command are accused of allowing the flight they were operating to veer off course as they both took a snooze ...

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Airliner under investigation after pilots fell asleep midflight for nearly ... (Fox Business)

An Indonesian airliner is being investigated after two of its pilots fell asleep midflight for nearly 30 minutes with passengers on board.

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Two pilots fall asleep mid-air for 28 minutes (NEWS.com.au)

A sleep-deprived new father of twins and his co-pilot allegedly fell asleep in the cockpit midair, officials in Indonesia said.

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Two pilots fall asleep mid-flight, plane flies off course (NewsNation Now)

Two pilots fell asleep aboard a Batik Air flight, causing the plane to deviate from its route as per a report by Indonesia's National Transportation Safety ...

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Pilots fall asleep on Indonesian flight carrying 153 people (TVNZ)

The incident has prompted a review of the country's night flight operation.

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