Article
Organizational Factors in Commercial Aviation Accidents
The International Journal of Aviation Psychology
(2006)
Abstract
In recent years, several major transportation accidents have brought significant attention to the role organizational factors play in motivating operator safety within high-risk systems, yet very little has been studied regarding the direct contribution organizational factors play in accidents. This study elucidates the types of organizational factors associated with aviation accidents attributed principally to pilot error, through case-based analyses of commercial accidents from 1990 to 2000. Results indicate inadequate procedures and directives rank highest among organizational problems. Findings suggest interventions aimed at organizational contributions may potentially ameliorate a myriad of systemic problems, rather than assigning blame to the pilot at the operational level.
Keywords
- aviation accidents,
- commercial aviation accidents,
- pilot error,
- pilot training,
- organizational safety programs
Disciplines
Publication Date
2006
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327108ijap1603_1
Citation Information
Terry L. von Thaden, Douglas A. Wiegmann and Scott Shappell. "Organizational Factors in Commercial Aviation Accidents" The International Journal of Aviation Psychology Vol. 16 Iss. 3 (2006) p. 239 - 261 ISSN: 1050-8414 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/scott-shappell/22/