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Air Traffic Controller Sleeps On Job While Two Planes Land in Washington DC
Two airliners landed at Reagan National Airport near Washington without control tower clearance because the air traffic supervisor was asleep, safety and aviation officials said Wednesday.

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One of these years the FAA may stop forcing them to work rotating shifts...maybe even allow naps in the cockpit :shock:
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He has been suspended, WT! He put dozens of lives in danger thus he should have been fired ASAP.
Please do not give that BS about hours worked. So many other people work long hours etc and jobs much more taxing and stay awake.
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Tower...your cleared for the nap.

We'll maintain present heading and altitude, until you wake up. :lol:
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