Risk in the skies: Survey finds widespread pilot fatigue and unplanned dozing
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A survey conducted by aviation consultancy Baines Simmons involved 7,200 pilots across 32 countries. The findings indicate that over 75% of these pilots have experienced drowsiness during flights. Many reported brief, unplanned periods of sleep caused by fatigue.
A survey by aviation consultancy Baines Simmons of 7,200 pilots in 32 countries found that more than 75% had experienced drowsiness or brief, unplanned periods of sleep during flights due to fatigue.