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ABC NEWS INVESTIGATION: Pilot Fatigue, 'Crash Pads' Threaten Safety of Airline Passengers

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Pilot Fatigue and Crash Pads

Pilot Fatigue and Crash Pads

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Chief Investigative Correspondent: Brian Ross
Chief Investigative Producer: Rhonda Schwartz
Lead Producer: Dan Lieberman
Producers: Joe Rhee
Managing Editor: Mark Schone
Production Associate: Hanna Siegel
Digital Producer: Lee Ferran

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