"28-Minute Snooze: Pilots Fall Asleep on Batik Air A320 Flight"
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Both pilots of a Batik Air Airbus A320 fell asleep at the same time during a domestic flight in Indonesia, leaving the aircraft unattended for up to 28 minutes. The incident occurred due to fatigue, with one pilot having permission to nap and the other unintentionally falling asleep. When discovered, the pilots falsely claimed they were experiencing radio issues. This highlights the potential risks of pilot fatigue and the need for improved crew scheduling and aviation safety measures.
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