"Multiple Incidents of Pilots Falling Asleep Mid-Flight Under Investigation"

Two pilots of an Indonesian Batik Air flight with over 150 people on board fell asleep during a January flight, leading to the plane veering off course. The incident report revealed that the pilots took turns napping, with the second-in-command pilot, a new father of month-old twins, experiencing degraded sleep quality due to family responsibilities. The pilots have been suspended, and the Safety Board has recommended measures to prevent such incidents, including developing detailed guidance and procedures for assessing pilot physical and mental conditions before flying.