Batik Air pilots fell asleep

2024 - 3 - 11

Shocking Incident: Batik Air Pilots Fall Asleep Mid-Flight

Airline Regulations - Batik Air - Indonesian Aviation - Pilot Safety

Guess what happened when both Batik Air pilots dozed off mid-air on a flight with 159 onboard? Find out the chilling details here!

In a bizarre and concerning incident, two Indonesian pilots of a Batik Air flight carrying 157 passengers fell asleep mid-flight, leaving the aircraft unattended for a shocking 28 minutes. The plane slightly veered off its designated path, raising alarm among aviation authorities. The pilots were suspended temporarily following the incident, highlighting the risks associated with fatigue and lack of rest in the aviation industry.

The chilling revelation of both pilots falling asleep in the cockpit during a domestic flight has sparked outrage and disbelief. Despite the navigation errors and the aircraft deviating off course, fortunately, none of the 153 passengers on board, along with the flight attendants, were harmed. The safety and security of passengers remain paramount, emphasizing the importance of stringent regulations and protocols in aviation safety.

The Indonesian National Transportation Safety Committee's investigation into the incident shed light on the alarming lapse in alertness that led to the plane straying from its flight path. The swift actions taken post-incident underscore the gravity of the situation and the need for enhanced monitoring and safeguards to prevent such occurrences in the future.

In the wake of this unprecedented event, authorities are delving deeper into how the pilots dozed off in the cockpit, raising questions about pilot fatigue and the demanding nature of the aviation profession. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the critical role pilots play in ensuring the safety of air travel, and the rigorous standards that must be upheld to uphold passenger well-being.

Interesting Fact: The plane flew without an alert pilot for 28 minutes, highlighting the risks associated with pilot fatigue and lack of rest in the aviation industry.

Fun Fact: The flight's deviation from its path did not result in any injuries to the passengers or damage to the aircraft, emphasizing the importance of swift corrective actions in crisis situations.

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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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Key Facts from Incident of Both Batik Air Pilots Sleeping During Flight (Jakarta Globe)

The plane flew without an alert pilot for 28 minutes and slightly deviated from its normal flight path, according to the KNKT.

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2 Indonesian Batik Air pilots suspended after falling asleep in cockpit (Bangkok Post)

Batik Air, full-service carrier of Indonesia's Lion Group, temporarily suspended two pilots after they fell asleep in the cockpit during a domestic flight ...

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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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Plane veered off flight path after both pilots fell asleep, Indonesian ... (Saudi Gazette)

None on board — including 153 passengers and four flight attendants — were injured during the flight, and there was no damage to the aircraft, ...

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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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Batik Air pilots fell asleep mid-flight, Indonesian Transportation ... (Connected to India)

The incident reportedly occurred on Batik Air ID 6723 (BTK6723) flight on January 25. It was on its way from Southeast Sulawesi to Jakarta. The flight duration ...

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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, flying for nearly half an ...

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Indonesia Investigates How Two Pilots Dozed Off During a Flight (The New York Times)

The incident, which caused the plane carrying 153 people to veer off course before landing safely, added to the country's troubling aviation safety record.

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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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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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Transportation Ministry to Investigate Batik Air Pilots Who Fell ... (English Tempo.co)

Indonesian Transportation Ministry will probe an incident in which both pilot and co-pilot of a commercial flight Batik Air fell asleep mid-flight.

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Indonesia's Batik Air faces probe after pilots fall asleep mid-flight (BBC News)

The duo - who have both been temporarily suspended - fell asleep for around 28 minutes during a flight from Sulawesi to the capital Jakarta. The Airbus A320 ...

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Indonesia's Batik Air faces probe after pilots fall asleep mid-flight (BBC News)

The plane, carrying 153 passengers, briefly veered off course while the pilots fell asleep.

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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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Pilot, co-pilot fall asleep for 28 minutes, plane veers off path in ... (India Today)

After waking up, the pilot cited 'radio communication problem' as the reason · Indonesia Transport Ministry to investigate incident · Flight crews of BTK6723 ...

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Batik Air pilots suspended for taking power nap mid-flight (VnExpress International)

Indonesian low-cost carrier Batik Air announced it has suspended two pilots who fell asleep for nearly half an hour in the cockpit during a domestic flight.

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Indonesia: Two pilots fall asleep for 28 minutes during Batik Air flight (Sky News)

The younger of the two pilots had recently had twins and moved house, and was said to have struggled to sleep in the days before the flight.

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Indonesia's Batik Air pilots fell asleep for almost 30 minutes mid ... (The Independent)

Second-in-command pilot 'had to wake up several times' to help wife take care of month-old twins, report says.

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Two pilots fall asleep mid-flight with more than 150 on board 36000 ... (CBS News)

One of the pilots woke up to find that the aircraft "was not on the correct flight path," an incident report says.

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Plane veers off course after 2 Indonesian pilots fall asleep at the ... (USA TODAY)

Two pilots simultaneously fell asleep for 28 minutes during a flight, according to a report by Indonesia's National Transportation Safety Committee.

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Airline pilots suspended after both fall asleep mid-flight for almost 30 ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

Indonesia investigate flight veering off course when co-pilot who took controls struggled to stay awake after caring for newborn twins.

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Plane veered off flight path after both pilots fell asleep, Indonesian ... (KOAT Albuquerque)

Indonesia's transport ministry will launch an investigation after two Batik Air pilots fell asleep during a recent flight, according to state news agency ...

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Batik Air pilots fall asleep mid-air with 153 passengers on board (Hindustan Times)

The flight briefly veered off course after both pilots fell asleep mid-air and lost contact with the traffic control. | Trending.

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Plane veered off flight path after both pilots fell asleep, Indonesian ... (KCRA Sacramento)

Indonesia's transport ministry will launch an investigation after two Batik Air pilots fell asleep during a recent flight, according to state news agency ...

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2 Batik Air pilots fall asleep with 153 passengers on board, suspended (The Indian Express)

According to BBC, the flight briefly “veered off” course, but landed safely with all the passengers and crew members unharmed. The incident took place on ...

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