Batik Air Pilots Suspended After Falling Asleep, Causing Flight to Veer Off Course

The incident, involving a flight from Sulawesi to Jakarta with 153 passengers, is under investigation by Indonesia's transport ministry.

Two Indonesian pilots of Batik Air fell asleep for nearly 30 minutes during a flight, causing the plane to veer off course.
The incident occurred on January 25, during a flight from Sulawesi to Jakarta, with 153 passengers on board.
The pilots, aged 32 and 28, have been suspended and are under investigation by Indonesia's transport ministry.
The co-pilot attributed his sleepiness to caring for his newborn twins and moving house the day before the flight.
Indonesia's aviation regulator and Batik Air are reviewing and implementing safety recommendations to prevent future incidents.