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An Air Corsica flight circled Ajaccio Airport for nearly an hour after a controller fell asleep, but landed safely when staff woke him.
An Air Corsica flight circled Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte Airport for nearly an hour on September 16, 2025, after the air traffic controller fell asleep, leaving radio calls unanswered and runway lights off.
The pilot contacted the fire department, which alerted police when no response came.
Passengers were informed and the captain joked about sightseeing during the delay.
The plane landed safely at 12:35 a.m. after staff entered the locked tower and woke the controller, who tested negative for drugs and alcohol.
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Un vuelo de Air Corsica rodeó el aeropuerto de Ajaccio durante casi una hora después de que un controlador se durmiera, pero aterrizó con seguridad cuando el personal lo despertó.