"Airline Investigation: Pilots Fall Asleep Mid-Flight, Putting Passengers at Risk"

Two pilots of an Indonesian airline fell asleep mid-flight with more than 150 people on board, causing the plane to veer off course. The incident occurred during a roundtrip flight between Jakarta and Kendari, with the pilots taking turns to rest despite inadequate sleep. The commanding pilot woke up 28 minutes after the last recorded transmission and realized the aircraft was off course. The pilots have been suspended, and the National Transportation Safety Committee has recommended measures to prevent such incidents, including the development of personal checklists for pilots and more detailed cockpit check procedures.