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Showing 1 to 6 of 6 for “"airline accidents"”.
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Historical perspective, assessment and statistical analysis of Canadian commercial airline accidents
… assessment of the risk of flying is made using accidents, fatalities and injuries rates over time. In addition, raw accident data is presented, thus providing a better understanding of the circumstances influencing air travel safety. Subsequent factor analysis explores and confirms the generally …
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Behavioral Traps in Flight Crew-Related 14 CFR Part 121 Airline Accidents
… to study the nature of their occurrence in the airline domain. Another key component was to explore the relationships between the behavioral traps and factors such as pilot age, pilot flight experience, weather, flight conditions, time of day, and the first officer certification level.</p> …
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An Analytical Study of the Effects of Age and Experience on Flight Safety
… this study came from records of general aviation accidents (i.e., for private pilots, commercial pilots, and air transport pilots), and airline accidents (Part 121). These accident data were acquired from many specialized aviation data banks; these include: NTSB, AOPA, FAA, and the COMSIS Research …
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Increased Flight Time Requirements of Public Law 111-216: Unnecessary for Collegiate-Trained Aviators?
… aviation safety. Public Law 111‐216 requires all airline pilots in the US to have an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate by August, 2013. A pending proposal from the FAA would permit graduates of accredited, four‐year collegiate aviation programs to obtain a restricted ATP certificate with …
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Market forces and aircraft safety: a daily stock market return analysis
… detailed review of the events surrounding three airline accidents, each resulting in a substantial number of fatalities, and the subsequent investigations. The presence or absence of statistically significant market impacts of the accidents on aircraft manufacturers and airlines was determined …
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A Study Evaluating if Targeted Training for Startle Effect can Improve Pilot Reactions in Handling Unexpected Situations in a Flight Simulator
<p>Recent airline accidents point to a crew’s failure to make correct and timely decisions following a sudden and unusual event that startled the crew. This study sought to determine if targeted training could augment decision making during a startle event. Following a startle event cognitive …