Batik Air pilots fell asleep mid-flight, Indonesian Transportation Ministry orders probe

The Indonesian Transport Ministry will launch an investigation after two Batik Air pilots fell asleep whereas they had been in mid-flight in January.

The incident reportedly occurred on Batik Air ID 6723 (BTK6723) flight on January 25.

It was on its method from Southeast Sulawesi to Jakarta.

The flight length was two hours and 35 minutes.

“We will conduct an investigation and evaluation of the evening flight operation in Indonesia concerning the Fatigue Risk Management for Batik Air and different flight operators,” Director General M. Kristi Endah Murni mentioned as per the assertion right here on Saturday, as quoted by Antara information company.

The directorate basic issued a powerful rebuke to the provider service following the incident.

Murni mentioned that airways ought to be attentive to the remaining time and high quality of their pilots and different flight crew members that would have an effect on the extent of alertness whereas working plane.

Flight crews of BTK6723 have additionally been grounded in line with the usual operational process, pending additional investigation, she was quoted as saying by Antara.

The director basic mentioned that the company will dispatch their flight inspector authorised on Resolution of Safety Issue (RSI) to analyze the basis reason for the incident and suggest mitigation measures to flight operators and supervisors.

“Any penalty will likely be imposed in line with the investigation report carried out by the investigator staff,” she mentioned.

Indonesia is a well-liked vacationer vacation spot which can also be visited recurrently by travellers from India.

In 2023, with out direct flights, Bali welcomed over 400,000 Indian vacationers.

In phrases of general vacationer numbers, Indonesia welcomed a staggering 11.67 million guests in 2023, nearly double the quantity in 2022, reported Economic Times Travel World.