Breakdowns in Decision-Making
A study links flawed decision-making to more than half of all U.S. fatal crashes involving…
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Posts Categorized: Human Factors
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Accident Investigation, Human Factors, News
No Time to React
The pilot of an aerial survey helicopter was injured when the Cabri G2 struck a…
Measuring the Effects of Caffeine’s Jolt
A Dutch study says a midnight dose of 300 mg of caffeine can help pilots…
Accident/Incident Investigation, Human Factors, News
‘We’re Trying to Win a Race’
After an unstable approach and a ground air brake failure, the G150 overran the runway,…
Flight Training, Human Factors, President's Message
Psychological Safety on the Flight Deck
Enhanced interpersonal skills training may be the necessary upgrade to human factors training.
Accident/Incident Investigation, Human Factors, News, Runway Safety
Out of Line
A 757 crew focused on their descent, disregarding visual cues that they were heading for…
Human Factors, Laser Strikes, News, Safety Management
Safety News
A new rule from the FAA will require safety management systems at about 200 U.S.…
Accident Investigation, Human Factors, News
An ‘Altered Perception of Risk’
The pilot had conducted similar steep climbing turns after takeoffs in the past, the TSB…
ATC/ATM, COVID-19, Human Factors, News
Safety News in Brief
ICAO foresees a strong recovery in worldwide air travel.
Sleepy Times
Simple rest schemes are helping pilots on long flights sleep longer and better, researchers say.