Human Factors in Aviation Incidents Quiz

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What was a common contributing factor in the accidents involving TWA Flight 427, Cessna 441, and United Express 5925?

Inadequate pilot training

Poor visibility during night time

ATC negligence

Loss of situational awareness (correct)

Which recommendation would be most relevant to address the causes of the accident involving United Express 5925?

Enhancing airport awareness (correct)

Updating taxi routes

Improving aircraft maintenance training

Promotion of automated clearances

What was cited as a major cause of the accident involving Fairchild Metro liner (SkyWest Flight 5569)?

Workload and fatigue

Miscommunication (correct)

Lack of communication and awareness by ATC

Pilot confusion over runway

Which aircraft type was involved in the accident at Quincy Municipal Airport on November 19, 1996?

Beechcraft 1900C Signup and view all the answers

What recommendation would be most effective in reducing runway incursions caused by poor conspicuity of aircraft during night time?

Implementing proper scanning techniques during pilot training Signup and view all the answers

How could the accidents involving Northwest Flights 1482 and 299 have been prevented based on the recommendations provided?

Improving aircraft design Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the causes of the Korean Air Flight 801 accident near Guam in August 1997?

Pilot fatigue Signup and view all the answers

In the context of runway incursions, what recommendation was made following the Northwest Airlink Flight 5791 incident in 1993?

Enhance situational awareness training Signup and view all the answers

What was identified as a cause of the USAir Flight 1493 and SkyWest Flight 5569 runway incursion?

Crew coordination issues Signup and view all the answers

What was a common factor in the causes of American Airlines Flight 1420 and TWA Flight 843 accidents?

Fatigue Signup and view all the answers

Which aircraft type was involved in the runway incursion incident between USAir Flight 1493 and SkyWest Flight 5569?

Not specified Signup and view all the answers

What was a key recommendation following the American Airlines Flight 1420 accident at Little Rock National Airport?

Improve Crew Training Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary cause of the accident involving Pan American Flight 1736 and KLM Flight 4805 at Tenerife Airport in 1977?

Disobedience of KLM Signup and view all the answers

Which recommendation was made following the Eastern Flight 111 and Beechcraft King Air 100 incident at Hartsfield International Airport?

Avoid distractions Signup and view all the answers

What was a contributing factor to the accident involving USAir Flight 1016 at Charlotte/Douglas International Airport in July 1994?

Microburst and windshear Signup and view all the answers

What did the investigation report reveal as a key issue in the accident with DC-9 at Detroit Metropolitan Airport in 1990?

Reversal of command roles Signup and view all the answers

Which action could have helped prevent the accident involving Boeing 727 and DC-9 at Detroit Metropolitan Airport in 1990?

Prioritize visibility Signup and view all the answers

What was identified as a key recommendation following the accident involving Pan American Flight 1736 and KLM Flight 4805?

Strictly follow ATC instructions Signup and view all the answers