Accident/Incident Investigation, Human Factors, In-depth Feature, pilot fatigue
Unplanned Sleepiness
Both pilots of an Indonesian A320 fell asleep during flight, prompting recommendations on pilot sleep time and regular cockpit checks.
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Accident/Incident Investigation, Human Factors, In-depth Feature, pilot fatigue
Both pilots of an Indonesian A320 fell asleep during flight, prompting recommendations on pilot sleep time and regular cockpit checks.
by Linda Werfelman
The COVID-19 pandemic is a new addition to the factors that can interfere with pilots’ rest, researchers say.
by Linda Werfelman
A study of pilots for Saudi Arabian carriers finds that about half of study participants had trouble sleeping.
by Linda Werfelman
Aviation Research, News, pilot fatigue
Even with flight time limitations, commercial pilots, especially short-haul pilots, experience significant fatigue and related issues, researchers say.
by Linda Werfelman