Human Factors in High Speed Low Level Accidents - A 15 Year Review,

Abstract

The Canadian Forces introduced the CF 104G into Squadron Operation in 1963 and since that time these aircraft have operated in the high-speed, low-level environment in both the strike/reconnaissance and tactical support roles. Fifty-seven accidents involving these aircraft are reviewed with regard to cause factors. Marginal weather appears to be the one most significant factor contribution to low-level, high-speed accidents; however, several human factors such as visual contrast problems, fatigue, stress, reaction time, 'mission completion' syndrome, inattention and task overload were identified. Aspects of accidents which typify human factors problems are described. Suggested possible preventive measures are outlined. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA076221

Entities

People

  • D. F. Leben
  • R. C. Rud

Organizations

  • DRDC Toronto

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Aircrafts
  • Clouds
  • Collisions
  • Contrast
  • Emergencies
  • Flight
  • Incapacitation
  • Medical Personnel
  • Neurobehavioral Manifestations
  • Overload
  • Reaction Time
  • Squadrons
  • Training
  • Workload

Readers

  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Brain and Cognitive Science; Experimental Psychology; Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Theoretical Analysis.