In a startling incident, two Batik Air pilots dozed off simultaneously for roughly thirty minutes, causing their aircraft to veer off course. Communications from air traffic control went unanswered during this time. Thankfully, the plane landed without any injuries, prompting Indonesian authorities to reassess protocols regarding pilot fatigue and procedures for night operations to ensure safety.
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Both pilots fell asleep as a plane carrying 153 passengers drifted off course
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