Pilot Error and Zonk Air Discussion Questions
Answer the following questions. Your response should contain what you learned from all your reading material; keep it succinct, but apply as much knowledge as possible to fully answer the questions:
- Does the phrase “pilot error” truly define causation within the accident error chain?
- Compare and contrast the difference between cause or blame?
- Explain the value of the model conceptsrelative to detecting organizational factors or elements of the error chain on accidents such as Zonk Air or other mishaps?
Please read course materials about the details of these models and techniques before you respond to this discussion.
- The 5M Model and concept.
- The Human Factors HFACS and SHELL Matrix.
- Critical human factor questions asked during an accident investigation.
Required Course Materials
Title: Aircraft Accident Investigation
ISBN: 978-1892944177
Authors: Richard H. Wood and Robert W. Sweginnis
Publisher: Endeavor Books
Publication Date: 2006
Edition: 2nd
Format: Textbook
Aircraft Accident Investigation (Wood & Sweginnis, 2006)
- Chapter 23 – Witness
- Chapter 24 – Human Factors
Review this presentation to better understand the concept of the 5M model and the cause and effects or influences that each aspect has upon one another and the total risk of the mission.
Please read through all sections before proceeding to the next page, and refer back whenever necessary.
Review these presentations on the basic issues involving witness interview techniques and standard question profileWitness Interview Process (PPTX)
The Cognitive Interview (PPTX) by Dr. Ronald Fishe
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Basic Human Factors of the Investigation (PPTX)
Examine these readings and presentations to better understand the issues and complexities of investigating and determining human factor errors associated with accidents. Human Factors is a very complex subject covering a wide spectrum of disciplines. The following information is provided as an overview from an investigative standpoint
