Pilots are uncomfortable withdrawing from flying duties due to fatigue because of the perception that it leaves a negative impression with management, a report says.

The significant impact of fatigue Last issue we highlighted the significant impact fatigue can have on crews. In the case of the Pel-Air Westwind ditching, the aircraft captain, having obtained only 3–3½ hours of average quality sleep, displayed a fixation on a simple plan to land. He and the remainder of the crew were too