"Both A320 Pilots Fall Asleep for 28 Minutes During Flight: Investigation Underway"

The captain and copilot of a Batik Air A320 flight from Kendari to Jakarta fell asleep for 28 minutes during the flight, with both pilots taking turns napping while the other communicated with air traffic controllers. The incident was attributed to pilot fatigue, with the copilot not having rested sufficiently the night before. The airline stated it operates with an adequate rest policy and is committed to implementing safety recommendations, while the report made safety recommendations regarding checking pilots' physical and mental conditions and carrying out cockpit checks.