Human Factors, Maintenance Matters, News
Organizational factors, not an individual mechanic’s actions, are typically to blame for departures from standard procedures, an FAA report says.
A failure to follow procedures (FFP) plays a part in up to 87 percent of safety events in aviation maintenance, with that number likely to be reduced only through a systematic approach that addresses contributing factors at all levels of a maintenance organization, according to a report by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).1
Accident Investigation, Helicopter Safety, Maintenance Matters, News
The NTSB cited a mechanic’s likely failure to correctly install attaching hardware as the probable cause of the fatal crash of an S-61N during a training flight.
Accident/Incident Investigation, Human Factors, News
After an unstable approach and a ground air brake failure, the G150 overran the runway, the NTSB says.
Flight Training, Human Factors, President's Message
Enhanced interpersonal skills training may be the necessary upgrade to human factors training.
