Evaluation of Safety Programs with Respect to the Causes of Air Carrier Accidents,

Abstract

The objective of this study was to determine the extent to which the FAA safety programs were aligned with the causes of air carrier accidents. The data base used in this study consisted of a total of 760 air carrier accident records compiled by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) from 1966 through 1975. Analysis of these records was made with respect to NTSB-cited cause/factors. FAA programs implemented during the study time period and pertaining to safety were also included in this study. Conclusions of this study are: (1) No substantive change is required with respect to mechanical safety programs, (2) Broader investigation into the integration of environmental programs with human factors programs is required, (3) New program initiatives addressing human error problems in behavior terms are required.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA085347

Entities

People

  • C. W. Hamilton
  • T. M. Connor

Organizations

  • Battelle Memorial Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accident Investigations
  • Accidents
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Aviation Safety
  • Collision Avoidance
  • Collisions
  • Databases
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Frequency
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Military Aircraft
  • Personnel Management
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Safety
  • Warning Systems

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.