Hit the autopilot and get some sleep!

[SDdriver]

Anyone seen the news on the pilot that fell asleep? I saw it on the news this morning, I tried to find the story but no luck. It was in a small commuter that didn't have a FA and the guy left the cockpit doors open and a pax filmed him sound asleep at the yoke. They said he fell asleep shortly after takeoff and didn't wake up until right before landing. Somewhere in the Bahamas I think. Geez what an idiot, if you are going to sleep at least shut the door so nobody can see you!.haha..much less get you on film.

Sd

 

[BeckyAnne]

Would be intresting to know just what kind of a duty day this guy had put in up to that point.

 

[Timebuilder]

Yes, they are showing a clip of the tape made by the passenger. It's interesting that the pax didn't wake the pilot, but instead opted to continue to keep this situation as is for a long time.

 

[SDdriver]

I couldn't believe that either. The lady just kept filming for the whole flight. From the looks of the tape it seems as though she was in the seat just to the right of the pilot. I can't believe she didn't tap him on the shoulder and say Hey dude, you want to wake up and fly da plane. Something else I was thinking, how was the guy making his radio calls sleeping? He had to have been IFR I am sure and I wonder what his alarm clock was to wake him before decending to land.

Can anyone find a text news story? I have been trying for awhile and can't find anything. If anyone can, please post it here for everyone to see, this is what NOT to do when flying single pilot.

SD

 

[VampyreGTX]

I haven't figured out what kind of plane it was but there was a copilot that was flying the plane and handling the calls and such. The plane was a 17 seat turboprop (high wing at least it appeared to be from the video) and had 15 passengers at the time. It was Wright Aviation or something similar to that out of Ft. Lauderdale.

 

[crash-proof]

The plane was a Twotter out of FLL.

Ok, I'm divided on this one. Yes the pilot was asleep. But cmon, there was an FO on the flight! Of course, FOX ripped this one apart, barely mentioning the existence of the FO and they kept on reminding about the 402 crash in Abaco the day ealier. Then, of course, they interview the "expert" - the kid who taped the ordeal.

Preceded of course by "Dramatic Footage Caught on Tape!!!!"

F*ckin pllleaz

I too cannot find anything on the net either. Probably wasn't worth puttin in the news.

 

[VampyreGTX]

Here's a link to a Miami station that carried the story:

http://web1.wsvn.com/news/articles/local/C23421/

 

[SDdriver]

DUDE PLEASE for gods sake change your avitar!!!! I almost vomited when I saw that thing. Oh my god that is nasty as hell. :

 

[crash-proof]

i say this once again....respect my wife!

 

[SDdriver]

Dude respect our appitites, I don't think I am going to eat for a week! haha..

SD

 

[BeckyAnne]

Yuck!

 

[Salty Dog]

Maybe Whirlwind finally changed his name and is back at it with girls he actually dated!!!

Sorry, couldn't resist...

 

[Sphincter Boy]

Does anyone else thing that bikini makes her look fat?

 

[SDdriver]

not at all...she's not fat she's big boned.. haha..

She just has good curves..now let me go ad throw up..

 

[phishn@daves]

well that's the biggest a$$ bone I've ever seen!

The camera adds 10 pounds also!

How many cameras did they use?

 

[WrightAvia]

It's all part of an alien conspiracy I tells ya.

Ever see the TWIGHLIGHT ZONE episode "How to Serve Man"? They are breeding us for food.

 

[metrodriver]

Oh well, looks like some people I have seen at the pool in my apartment complex. Some survey said that Texas had the fattest people in the US, I believe it. What a visual relieve when you go to europe, socal, maimi beach. I'm ready for some jumpseat priviledges.....

 

[ibaflyer]

Some survey said that Texas had the fattest people in the US, I believe it.

Well Like they say........Everything is BIGGER in Texas.

 

[WrightAvia]

I thought only TWO things come out Texas. Moo moo buckaroo.

 

[crash-proof]

From the texan to the stranger:

"In Texas, we got is steers and queers....and I'd don't see no horns on you!!!"

i think thats how it goes...


Hey anyone got any news on the non-news subject of this thread????