Accident/Incident Investigation, Human Factors, In-depth Feature, pilot fatigue
Unplanned Sleepiness
Both pilots of an Indonesian A320 fell asleep during flight, prompting recommendations on pilot sleep time and regular cockpit checks.
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Accident/Incident Investigation, Human Factors, In-depth Feature, pilot fatigue
Both pilots of an Indonesian A320 fell asleep during flight, prompting recommendations on pilot sleep time and regular cockpit checks.
by Linda Werfelman
Accident Investigation, Human Factors, News
The Falcon 20 descended rapidly into trees after the flight crew deployed the air brakes in an apparent attempt to salvage an unstable approach.
by Mark Lacagnina
Accident Investigation, Human Factors, In-depth Feature
The pilots of the ATR 72 did not realize that both propellers had been feathered during the approach to a new airport in Nepal.
by Linda Werfelman
Flight Training, Human Factors, Managing Editor’s Notebook, Opinion
Study shows that the ‘boomerang effect’ and other facets of the pilot profile can complicate implementation of aviation safety initiatives.
by Jerry Dibble
A study links flawed decision-making to more than half of all U.S. fatal crashes involving private pilots in single-engine airplanes.
by FSF Editorial Staff
Accident Investigation, Human Factors, News
The pilot of an aerial survey helicopter was injured when the Cabri G2 struck a Canadian lake’s glassy water and sank.
by Linda Werfelman
A Dutch study says a midnight dose of 300 mg of caffeine can help pilots ward off sleepiness.
by FSF Editorial Staff
Accident/Incident Investigation, Human Factors, News
After an unstable approach and a ground air brake failure, the G150 overran the runway, the NTSB says.
by Linda Werfelman
Flight Training, Human Factors, News
Enhanced interpersonal skills training may be the necessary upgrade to human factors training.
by Kimberly Perkins
Accident/Incident Investigation, Human Factors, News, Runway Safety
A 757 crew focused on their descent, disregarding visual cues that they were heading for the wrong runway.
by Linda Werfelman