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Batik Air Pilots Fell Asleep Mid-Flight: Indonesia Launches Probe

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Shocking incident as both pilot and co-pilot snooze for 28 minutes during a domestic flight to Jakarta!

In a bizarre incident, both the pilot and co-pilot of a Batik Air flight from Indonesia were found to have fallen asleep simultaneously for approximately 28 minutes. The Indonesian Transportation Ministry's Directorate General of Air Transport has announced an investigation into the matter, raising concerns about flight safety and pilot fatigue. This shocking occurrence has sparked discussions about the rigorousness of airline safety protocols and the need for better monitoring of crew alertness.

Following the alarming incident, Batik Air has received a stern warning from the Indonesian Transport Ministry, emphasizing the gravity of the situation. The pilots involved in the January 25th incident have been temporarily suspended pending the results of the investigation. The potential risks posed by such lapses in attentiveness highlight the critical importance of vigilant and responsible pilot conduct to ensure passenger safety.

Indonesia's decision to open an inquiry into the pilots' unresponsiveness reflects the country's commitment to upholding aviation standards. The review of night flight operations and protocols for ensuring crew alertness serves as a reminder of the constant vigilance required in the aviation industry. The incident serves as a wake-up call for airlines worldwide to reevaluate their procedures and prioritize crew well-being to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

In the world of aviation, incidents of pilot fatigue and inattention have serious implications for passenger safety. The need for strict enforcement of regulations and continuous monitoring of crew behavior is crucial to prevent accidents caused by human error. The Batik Air incident serves as a reminder of the ever-present risks in air travel and the importance of maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and alertness in the cockpit.

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Indonesia to open probe after airline pilots fell asleep mid-flight (The Japan Times)

A pilot and co-pilot were simultaneously asleep for approximately 28 minutes during a domestic flight to Jakarta in January.

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Ministry to probe Batik Air pilots who fell asleep mid-flight (ANTARA)

The Indonesian Transportation Ministry's Directorate General of Air Transport stated that it will investigate an incident in which both a pilot and ...

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Indonesian Transport Ministry gives Batik Air a stern warning after ... (The Star Online)

Indonesia's commercial airline, Batik Air, has received a stern warning from the Indonesian Transport Ministry following an incident where both the pilot ...

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Indonesia to open probe after airline pilots fell asleep midflight (The Straits Times)

The pilots involved in the Jan 25 incident had been temporarily suspended. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Indonesia opens inquiry after pilots fell asleep on flight carrying 153 ... (The Guardian)

Pilot and co-pilot unresponsive for nearly 30 minutes, prompting review of country's night flight operation.

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Batik Air Pilots Dozed Off On Board; Indonesian Govt to Review ... (English Tempo.co)

Ministry to investigate the incident on board the Batik Air ID-6723 flight where the pilot and the co-pilot dozed off for 30 minutes during the flight.

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Pilot and co-pilot fell asleep for 28 minutes during Indonesian flight (Metro)

Batik Air plane flying in the air. Batik Air plane drifted off its path after pilots fell asleep (Picture: Shutterstock/Kevin Atha). A disaster was narrowly ...

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Pilot and co-pilot both fall ASLEEP for 28 minutes during passenger ... (Daily Mail)

The incident, which happened in January, saw the pilot and co-pilot in the cockpit getting some shuteye, as the aircraft drifted off it's planned path.

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A320 captain and copilot fell asleep for 28 minutes during flight: report (Business Insider)

The incident occurred on a Batik Air return flight carrying 153 people to the Indonesian capital, Jakarta.

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Indonesia's Batik Air faces probe after pilots fell asleep during 2 ... (Inkstone)

A pilot and co-pilot were both asleep for around 28 minutes during a flight from Southeast Sulawesi to the capital Jakarta in January.

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Govt to open probe after Batik Air pilots fell asleep mid-flight ... (Jakarta Post)

he Transportation Ministry said Saturday it would open a probe into local airline Batik Air after two of its pilots were found to have fallen asleep during ...

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Batik Air Warned By Indonesian Transport Ministry After Both Pilots ... (Simple Flying)

A quick nap resulted in 12 minutes of silence between the aircraft and Jakarta Area Control Centre.

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

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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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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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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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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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 ...

Govt to open probe after airline pilots fell asleep mid-flight (The Star Online)

THE country's transport ministry said that it would open a probe into local airline Batik Air after two of its pilots were found to have fallen asleep ...

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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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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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