Pilot Fatigue: 75% Report Microsleeps, 25% Fly Too Tired

• 75% of European pilots reported experiencing microsleeps in the cockpit.
• Almost a quarter of pilots routinely fly while being too fatigued to work.
• The survey, conducted by the European Cockpit Association, involved 7,200 pilots across 32 countries.
• Pilots report pressure to extend working hours and fear penalties for declaring themselves unfit to fly.
• The findings highlight a significant issue regarding pilot fatigue and safety.