Human Error Analysis of Commercial Aviation Accidents

11 Aug 2010 · 0.3 MB · This investigation demonstrates that the FACS framework, originally developed for and proven in the military, can be used to reliably identify the underlying human factors problems associated with commercial aviation accidents.
Author(s): Douglas A. Wiegmann, Scott A. Shappell

Source: FAA | Contributor: Contributor AL

Using voluntary incident reports for human factor evaluation

19 Mar 2010 · 0.06 MB · Despite technological advances in the hardware and software infrastructures of the aviation industry, the incidence of human error has persisted at a constant level. 75% of all aviation accidents and incidents are resultant from human error.
Author(s): Department of Engineering and Aviation Sciences

Source: SBT | Contributor: CF Admin

The Importance of the Human Element

26 Jan 2010 · 0.86 MB · The discipline of Human Factors addresses how people interact with technology, co-workers and the work environment to safely accomplish tasks...
Published: 03 Jan 2010
Author(s): Thomas R. Chidester Carla A. Hackworth

Source: FAA | Contributor: CF Admin

What is Culture?

26 Jan 2010 · 11.05 MB · Presentation regarding the definition of 'Aviation Safety Culture' and other pertinent aspects of this important (Human) factor...
Published: 02 Aug 2003
Author(s): Robert Helmreich, Ph.D.