Sleep-deprived pilot collides with New Orleans pier in Sept 2023, causing $285,441 in damage.
NTSB report reveals that sleep-deprived pilot of John 3:16 towing vessel collided with pier near New Orleans in Sept 2023, with the pilot having less than 2 hours of sleep before taking watch. Fatigue is a common factor in marine accidents due to its impact on human performance like decision-making, alertness, and reaction time. The accident caused $285,441 in repair costs.
August 21, 2024
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