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Proposed Title: The Human Factor Significance in Aviation Accidents

 

Proposed Thesis Statement: Human error is responsible for more than 70% of aviation accidents; therefore, the investigation of human limitations and capabilities is imperative in overcoming human factors and the prevention of resultant catastrophe.

 

Proposed References:

Campbell, R. & Bagshaw, M. (2002). Human Performance and Limitations in Aviation. Oxford: Blackwell Science.

Orlady, H. & Orlady, L. (2012). Human Factors in Multi-Crew Flight Operations. Burlington: Ashgate.

Reinhart, R. (2008). Basic Flight Physiology. New York: McGraw Hill.

Walters, J. & Sumwalt, R. (2000). Aircraft Accident Analysis: Final Reports. New York: McGraw Hill.

Wiegmann, D. & Shappell, S. (2011). A Human Factor Approach to Aviation Accident Analysis: The Human Factors Analysis and Classification System. Burlington: Ashgate.

Wise, J. Hopkin, D. & Garland, D. (2012). Handbook of Aviation Human Factors. Boca Raton:CRC Press.

Wood, R. & Sweginnis, R. (2013). Aircraft Accident Investigation. Casper: Endeavor Books.

 

Proposed Outcome: In researching this topic I will gain a comprehensive assessment of the role that human errors have on aviation accidents.  As a recently certificated private pilot who is continuing her flight training through multi-engine commercial at a minimum, this topic will significantly benefit me in both my personal and professional piloting endeavors.  As a result, I will discover and comprehend the origination and the extent of human factors as well as their prevention which I can apply to my individual flying and continued safe flights.  Further, tthrough my research, I will be able to explore how human error in aviation accidents is investigated and concluded as a contributing factor or the cause of the accident.