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Selected Works of Scott Shappell
Contribution to Book
Human Error and Commercial Aviation Accidents: An Analysis Using the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System
Human Error in Aviation (2016)
  • Scott Shappell, Clemson University
  • Cristy Detwiler, U.S. CIvil Aerospace Medical Institute
  • Kali Holcomb, U.S. Civil Aerospace Medical Institute
  • Carla Hackworth, U.S. Civil Aerospace Medical Institute
  • Albert Boquet, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
  • Douglas A. Wiegmann, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Abstract
The aim of this study was to extend previous examinations of aviation accidents to include specific aircrew, environmental, supervisory, and organizational factors associated with two types of commercial aviation (air carrier and commuter/on-demand) accidents using the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS).
Keywords
  • human error,
  • human factors in aviation,
  • commercial aviation,
  • aviation accidents,
  • HFACS
Disciplines
Publication Date
2016
Editor
R. Key Dismukes
Publisher
Routledge
Series
Critical essays on human factors in aviation
ISBN
9780754628316
Publisher Statement
This book is a reprint of the original edition published in 2009 by Ashgate.
Citation Information
Scott Shappell, Cristy Detwiler, Kali Holcomb, Carla Hackworth, et al.. "Human Error and Commercial Aviation Accidents: An Analysis Using the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System" London, United KingdomHuman Error in Aviation (2016) p. 73 - 88
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/scott-shappell/90/