Pilot flying alone falls asleep, misses destination by 50 km
A small plane operated by Vortex Air overshot its destination in Australia by nearly 50 kilometres after the pilot, who was flying the plane alone, fell asleep. The incident, classified as a case of "incapacitation", is being investigated by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). The ATSB said it would interview the pilot and review operating procedures.