Survey: 75% of European pilots report microsleeps, fear punishment for reporting

A survey of nearly 7,200 European pilots finds 75% admit to falling asleep in the cockpit, with many not reporting due to fear of punishment. This indicates systemic fatigue and workday pressure, raising safety concerns for aviation operations. The findings are based on self-reported data, so actual prevalence may vary.

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