The article was very interesting. Here is the summary of the final NTSB report. Full version should be out soon.
http://www.ntsb.gov/publictn/2006/AAR0601.htm
One of the reccomendations to the FAA is a bit disconcerting though:
Require all 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121 and 135 operators to incorporate fatigue-related information similar to that being developed by the Department of Transportation Operator Fatigue Management Program into their initial and recurrent pilot training programs; such training should address the detrimental effects of fatigue and include strategies for avoiding fatigue and countering its effects. (A-06-XX)
I have not yet read the DoT fatigue information mentioned above, so I cannot yet comment on it. But to suggest that providing training to pilots will somehow abate the effects of this kind of fatigue seems ludicrous. Makes more sense to suggest stimulants in place of rest! What NTSB should suggest is sensible duty rules that consider the findings of objective scientific research. New rules have been discussed with industry groups and the FAA in commitee for at least two years now. Individuals in the FAA are quietly saying not to expect the new rules to be settled upon and adopted anytime soon. There's a suprise! Maybe they want to get these new rules just right. $$ Meanwhile, at least the coffee is free. Think I'll have another cup.
Westhawk