The Blotter: Brian Ross Investigates

Inside the Secret World of Tired Pilots

Overworked airline pilots grab sleep in crash pads and crew rooms. Are you safe?

Inside the Secret World of Tired Pilots

Inside Airline Pilot 'Crash Pads'
Inside Airline Pilot 'Crash Pads'
Inside Airline Pilot 'Crash Pads'
Inside Airline Pilot 'Crash Pads'
Inside Airline Pilot 'Crash Pads'
Inside Airline Pilot 'Crash Pads'
Inside Airline Pilot 'Crash Pads'
Inside Airline Pilot 'Crash Pads'
Inside Airline Pilot 'Crash Pads'
Inside Airline Pilot 'Crash Pads'
Inside Airline Pilot 'Crash Pads'
Inside Airline Pilot 'Crash Pads'
Inside Airline Pilot 'Crash Pads'
Inside Airline Pilot 'Crash Pads'
Inside Airline Pilot 'Crash Pads'
At another crash pad near LaGuardia, the doorbell is taped over and a sign asks visitors to knock instead of ringing. The doorbells of crash pads are often taped over so visitors will not wake the sleeping crew inside. (ABC News)
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