Pilot who sparked mid-air alert with 44-degree tilt 'did not sleep well'
- Posted on August 5, 2026
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Pilot who sparked mid-air alert with 44-degree tilt 'did not sleep well'
An Aer Lingus pilot admitted he "may have been tired" before disconnecting the autopilot to rush a Dublin Airport landing, triggering a terrifying 44-degree bank that left 146 passengers in danger, according to an official AAIU investigation