A Human Factors Guide for Consultants to USAF Aircraft Mishap Investigations,

Abstract

This guide is a pragmatic handbook for human factors consultants to Safety Investigation Boards convened to investigate United States Air Force aircraft mishaps. It describes the process of being identified to consult to a mishap investigation (safety) board, methods of collecting and analyzing data, and suggestions for interacting effectively with mishap board members. Interviewing receives extensive treatment. Readers are given, in an appendix, a suggested 'crash kit' to better prepare them to be effective consultants. The USAF School of Aerospace Medicine Aircraft Mishap Investigation and Prevention course is outlined in an appendix.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA324960

Entities

People

  • John C. Patterson
  • Joseph D. Callister
  • Raymond E. King
  • Walter E. Sipes

Organizations

  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Medicine
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Aircraft
  • Aircrafts
  • Handbooks
  • Interviewing
  • Military Aircraft
  • Military Forces (United States)
  • Military Organizations
  • United States
  • Us Military Aircraft

Readers

  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Database Systems and Applications
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Space