SAS jet pilot nods off mid-air, leaving co-pilot locked out of cockpit!
February 4th, 2011 - 5:52 pm ICT by ANIMelbourne, Feb 4 (ANI): The pilot of a packed SAS jet nodded off during the flight while leaving the co-pilot, who was answering nature’s call, locked outside the cockpit.
The flight flying from Copenhagen to Stockholm was under the total control of the autopilot for several minutes as the pilot dozed, Norwegian newspaper VG reports.
The co-pilot was woken up from his reverie only after the co-pilot rung the bell repeatedly, reports News.com.au.
He had reportedly had less than four hours sleep and was on the day’s fourth of five scheduled flights, he said.
“I was extremely tired and had to fight to keep my eyes open,” the pilot said.
An SAS spokesman said it was unusual for pilots to fall asleep while on duty.
No disciplinary action will be taken against the pilot. (ANI)
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