Alarming Number of Pilots Admit Flying when Too Tired
The survey also found 75% reported microsleeps in the cockpit, while nearly half feared punishment for reporting fatigue, the European Cockpit Association said.
- New research from the European Cockpit Association reveals three-quarters of European airline pilots admitted to falling asleep in the cockpit, with many experiencing 'Microsleeps' during flights in the previous four weeks.
- The survey of nearly 7,200 captains and first officers links these safety risks to years of cost-cutting and commercial pressure, where pilots are often pushed to go the 'extra mile' despite fatigue.
- Nearly half of surveyed pilots fear punishment for reporting fatigue; 24 per cent continue flying when tired while only 11.9 per cent trust their airline's reporting systems.
- Fatigue impairs judgment and reaction times, yet only 15.6 per cent of budget airline captains believe their companies manage these risks well, creating significant safety concerns.
- President Captain Tanja Harter of the ECA called on airlines and regulators to take responsibility, stating, 'The problems are identified, solutions are there, and we as the European pilot community are ready to contribute.
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