Chapter 1 - Intro To Human Factors And The Aviation Industry

Question 1

Why are we interested in HPL?

Answer 1

Because it involves safety and efficient operations and the well being of individuals

Question 2

What is the accident rate for air travel?

Answer 2

1.2 per million flights

Question 3

What are the 5 most common causes of pilot induced accidents?

Answer 3

1) Loss of directional control
( such as controlled flight into terrain (CFIT))
2) Poor judgement
3) Airspeed not being maintained
4) Poor pre-flight planning and pre-flight decision making
5) Not maintaining ground clearance

Question 4

What phases of flight are prone to the most accidents and why?

Answer 4

1) intermediate and final approach
2) landing
3) take-off
4) descent

And is all to do with level of workload

Question 5

What percentage of air accidents involve human factors being attributed to the cause?

Answer 5

70%