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Human Error in Aviation

R Key Dismukes editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:20th Mar '09

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Most aviation accidents are attributed to human error, pilot error especially. Human error also greatly effects productivity and profitability. In his overview of this collection of papers, the editor points out that these facts are often misinterpreted as evidence of deficiency on the part of operators involved in accidents. Human factors research reveals a more accurate and useful perspective: The errors made by skilled human operators - such as pilots, controllers, and mechanics - are not root causes but symptoms of the way industry operates. The papers selected for this volume have strongly influenced modern thinking about why skilled experts make errors and how to make aviation error resilient.

'...an extremely valuable and useful book...this excellent book will give students of human factors a good grounding in the subject..' The Aerospace Professional

ISBN: 9780754628316

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 1280g

608 pages