Flight Safety Human Factors

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Articles from the ICAO Journals

 

Top Ten Recommended Introductory Reading List of Free ICAO Material

Article

Language

Degani, A., & Wiener, E. (1995).  Designing coherent flight-deck procedures for use in advanced technology aircraft.  ICAO Journal, 50(2), 23-25.

 

ICAO Secretariat (1996).  Awareness grows of importance of human factors issues in aircraft maintenance and inspection. ICAO Journal, 51(1), 19-21, 24.

 

ICAO Secretariat (2003). Effectiveness of security inspections depends on human proficiency. ICAO Journal, 58(1), 21-24.

 

MacBurnie, E. (1993). Human Factors in Aviation. ICAO Journal, 48(7), 7-26.

 

MacBurnie, E. (1996). Flight-Deck Automation: A pilot's perspective. ICAO Journal, 51(5), 5-30.

 

MacBurnie, E. (1996). Human Factors in Aviation. ICAO Journal, 51(8), 4-29.

 

MacBurnie, E. (1999). Human Factors Today: managing human error. ICAO Journal, 51(8), 5-30.

 

Maurino, D. (2000). ICAO human factors programme expands scope beyond flight deck and ATC facility. ICAO Journal, 55(1), 15-16, 29.

 

MacBurnie, E. (2002). The LOSA experience: safety audits on the flight deck. ICAO Journal, 57(4), 5-31.

 

MacBurnie, E. (2004).  Aviation Language Proficiency. ICAO Journal, 59(1), 4-27.

 

 

Accident / Incident

Article

Language

Australian Transport Safety Bureau (2005).  Improvised approach has catastrophic consequences for Ilyushin 76 freighter.  ICAO Journal, 60(1), 22-25, 30.

 

 

Bureau of Air Safety Investigation (1995).  Australian accident report includes examination of organizational and management failures, ICAO Journal, 50(7), 9-12, 24.

 

Matthews, R. (2004).  Ramp accidents and incidents constitute a significant safety issue.  ICAO Journal, 59(3), 4-6, 25.

 

Maurino, D. (1993).  Efforts to reduce CFIT accidents should address failures of the aviation system itself.  ICAO Journal, 48(4), 18-19.

 

Maurino. D. (1997). Many safety analysts perceive need to apply proactive safety approach to investigations. ICAO Journal, 52(2), 21-22, 29.

 

Maurino, D. (1998).  Full integration of human factors knowledge in investigation process would further enhance safety.  ICAO Journal, 53(3), 14-15, 25.

 

Maurino, D., Reason, J., Johnston, N., Lee, R. (1995). Exploring the role of the transportation system and human factors in the crash of Flight 1363. ICAO Journal, 50(7), 14-17, 26.

 

Maurino, D., Reason, J., Johnston, N., Lee, R. (1995). Six years after the Dryden tragedy, many accident investigation authorities have learned its lessons. ICAO Journal, 50(8), 20-25.

 

National Transportation Safety Board (2002).  Report explains accident involving MD-82 overrun after landing on a wet runway.  ICAO Journal, 57(1), 6-10, 24-26.

 

Paries, J. (1994). Investigation probed root causes of CFIT accident involving a new-generation transport.  ICAO Journal, 49(6), 37-41.

 

Transportation Safety Board of Canada (2000).  Safety Board issues report on crew’s loss of control on go-around attempt.  ICAO Journal, 55(1), 18-20, 27-28.

 

 

 

Avionics

Article

Language

Boorman, D. (2001).  Today’s electronic checklists reduce likelihood of crew errors and help prevent mishaps.  ICAO Journal, 56(1), 17-20, 36.

 

Clark, L. (1997).  Avionics incorporating human-centered design improves pilot interface with automated system.  ICAO Journal, 52(4), 11-12.

 

Degani, A., & Wiener, E. (1995).  Designing coherent flight-deck procedures for use in advanced technology aircraft.  ICAO Journal, 50(2), 23-25.

 

MacBurnie, E. (1996). Flight-Deck Automation: A pilot's perspective. ICAO Journal, 51(5), 5-30.

 

Maurino, D. (1998). ICAO supports proactive approach to managing human factors issues related to advanced technology. ICAO Journal, 53(5), 17-18, 27, 29.

 

Newman, T. and Courtney, H. (1998). Standards for addressing human factors during aircraft certification prove difficult to define. ICAO Journal, 53(3), 11-13, 24.

 

Shun, C. (2003).  Ongoing research in Hong Kong has led to improved wind shear and turbulence alerts.  ICAO Journal, 58(2), 4-6, 28.

 

Spruston, D. (1998). A number of safety issues related to flight deck technology require our urgent attention. ICAO Journal, 53(3), 9-10.

 

Tarnowski, E. (1999).  Understanding design philosophy can help pilots benefit from modern automated flight systems.  54(9), 22-24, 29-30.

 

Veitengruber, J., & Rankin, W. (1995).  Use of crew-centred design philosophy allows the introduction of new capabilities and technology.  ICAO Journal, 50(2), 20-22.

 

 

Crew Resource Management

Article

Language

Svatek, N.  (1990).  Techniques in CRM training.  ICAO Journal, 45(10), 12-13.

 

Taggart, W. (1987).  CRM- a different approach to human factors training.  ICAO Journal, 42(5), 13-16.

 

Weisman, G. (1991).  A new partnership in CRM training.   ICAO Journal, 46(10), 10-12.

 

 

Fatigue

Article

Language

Chittick, J. (1998).  Preferential scheduling for aircrew can help address problem of short-term accumulated fatigue.  ICAO Journal, 53(3), 16-17.

 

Graeber, R., Rosekind, M., Connell, L. & Dinges, D.  (1990).  Cockpit Napping.  ICAO Journal, 45(10), 6-11.

 

NASA Ames Research Center. (1997).  Crew fatigue research focusing on development and use of effective countermeasures.  ICAO Journal, 52(4), 20-22, 28.

 

Singh, J. (2003). Study of pilot alertness highlights feasibility of ultra long range flight operations. ICAO Journal, 58(1), 14-15, 30.

 

 

Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA),
Line Operations Safety Audit (LOSA),
Normal Operations Safety Survey (NOSS), &
Threat and Error Management (TEM)

Article

Language

Proceedings of the Fourth ICAO-IATA LOSA and TEM Conference, Toulouse, France, 16-17 Novemeber 2006

 

Holtom, M. (2000).  Properly managed FOQA programme represents an important safety tool for airlines.  ICAO Journal, 55(1), 7-11, 26-27.

 

Logan, T. (1999).  Trend toward wider sharing of safety data is resisted by industry concerns, ICAO Journal, 54(1), 7-9, 27.

 

MacBurnie, E. (2002). The LOSA experience: safety audits on the flight deck. ICAO Journal, 57(4), 5-31.

 

Maurino, D. (1998). Human factors training would be enhanced by using data obtained from monitoring normal operations. ICAO Journal, 53(1), 17-18, 23-24

 

Maurino, D. (2004).  ICAO examining ways to monitor safety during normal ATS operations.  ICAO Journal, 59(3), 14-16.

 

Proceedings of the First LOSA Week, Cathay City

Hong Kong, 12 to 14 March 2001

 

 

Proceedings of the First Threat and Error Management Workshop, San Salvador, El Salvador, 30 April to 1 May 2002

 

 

 

Proceedings of the Second LOSA Week, Panama City, Panama, 27 to 29 November 2001

 

 

 

Proceedings of the Third LOSA Week, Dubai  United Arab Emirates, 14 t 16 October 2002

 

 

 

Proceedings of ICAO/ASPA Regional Seminar on Safety Reporting, Threat and Error Management (TEM) and Cabin Safety, Mexico City, Mexico, 10 to 11 March 2004

 

 

 

US Airways (2003). Newly implemented line operations safety audit produces valuable data for air carrier. ICAO Journal, 58(1), 11-12, 28-29.

 

First ICAO-LATA LOSA & TEM Conference Dublin, Ireland, 5 to 7 November 2003

 

 

Second ICAO-IATA LOSA & TEM Conference

Seattle, Washington, 3 to 4 November 2004

 

 

 

 

Language

Article

Language

Douglas, D. (2004).  Language tests can promote safer communications in international civil aviation operations.  ICAO Journal, 59(3), 17-18, 25-26.

 

MacBurnie, E. (2004).  Aviation Language Proficiency. ICAO Journal, 59(1), 4-27.

 

 

Maintenance

Article

Language

Australian Transport Safety Bureau (2004).  Maintenance safety deficiencies highlight need for periodic review of safety systems.  ICAO Journal, 59(3), 9-12, 24-25.

 

ICAO Secretariat (1996).  Awareness grows of importance of human factors issues in aircraft maintenance and inspection. ICAO Journal, 51(1), 19-21, 24.

 

National Transportation Safety Board (2003).  Poor maintenance practices led to crash of Alaska Airlines Flight 261.  ICAO Journal, 58(2), 19-23, 30.

 

Purdue Unviersity (2000). Survey results suggest need for more effective reporting of aircraft maintenance. ICAO Journal, 55(1), 17, 28-29.

 

 

General Seminars

Article

Language

Egypt sponsors regional seminar on safety and human factors.  (1992).  ICAO Journal, 47(12), 24.

 

Human factors in spotlight at second regional safety seminar.  (1991).  ICAO Journal, 46(12), .24.

 

Human Factors the focus of “milestone” Leningrad seminar. (1990) ICAO Journal, 45(5) 28.

 

Maurino, D. (1994). ICAO workshops gather important knowledge on perceptions of human factors training.    ICAO Journal, 49(3), 22-23.

 

Stewart, J. (2001).  Safety seminars planned for regions where maximum safety gains may be achieved.  ICAO Journal, 56(1), 21, 36-37

 

 

Training

Article

Language

First Iberoamerican Conference on Safety and Training in Civil Aviation, Madrid, Spain 5 to 7 November 2002. (Spanish version only)

 

 

 

Johnston, A., & Maurino, D. (1990).  Human Factors training for aviation personnel.  ICAO Journal, 45(5), 16-19.

 

Maurino, D. (1995). ICAO annex amendment introduces mandatory human factors training for airline flight crews. ICAO Journal, 50(7), 13, 24-25.

 

Orlady, H. (1994). Airline pilot training programmes have undergone important and necessary changes in the past decade.  ICAO Journal, 49(3), 5-10.

 

 

Miscellaneous

Article

Language

Courville, B. & Thisselin, J. (2004).  Applying take-off thrust on unsuitable pavement surface may have hidden dangers.  ICAO Journal, 59(3), 7-8.

 

Edwards, C. (2000).  Aircraft operators have built a generic hazard model for use in developing safety cases.  ICAO Journal, 55(1), 12-14, 27.

 

Foreman, P. (1998).  Proposed “free flight” environment raises a number of pressing issues for the world’s pilots.  ICAO Journal, 53(5), 9-12, 27.

 

Gerstenfeld, A., & Stein, E. (1995).  Simulation is a vital tool in the air traffic control human factors and technical research, ICAO Journal, 50(3), 19-20.

 

ICAO Secretariat (2003). Effectiveness of security inspections depends on human proficiency. ICAO Journal, 58(1), 21-24.

 

ICAO Update (2003).  Council President meets with authorities in France and Spain, addresses several events.  ICAO Journal, 58(6), 32-33.

 

MacBurnie, E. (1993). Human Factors in Aviation. ICAO Journal, 48(7), 7-26.

 

MacBurnie, E. (1996). Human Factors in Aviation. ICAO Journal, 51(8), 4-29.

 

MacBurnie, E. (1999). Human Factors Today: managing human error. ICAO Journal, 51(8), 5-30.

 
Maurino, D. (1991).  Education is key to ICAO's human factors programme.  ICAO Journal, 45(10), 16-19.  

Maurino, D. (1991).  Management decisions have an impact on flight safety.  ICAO Journal, 46(10), 6-9.

 

Maurino, D. (1998). ICAO supports proactive approach to managing human factors issues related to advanced technology. ICAO Journal, 53(5), 17-18, 27, 29.

 

Maurino, D. (2000). ICAO human factors programme expands scope beyond flight deck and ATC facility. ICAO Journal, 55(1), 15-16, 29.

 

Maurino, D. (2001).  Amendment to PANS-OPS includes human factors related provisions for aircraft operations.  ICAO Journal, 56(1), 7-9, 34-36.

 

Mawdsley, D., & Maurino, M. (2005).  Cabin safety can be enhanced through application of human factors strategy.  ICAO Journal, 60(1), 17-19, 30.

 

 

Pooley, E. (1999).  Putting air safety management into practice demands a positive corporate safety culture, ICAO Journal, 54(1),  10-14.

 

Stewart, J. (1993).  System approach to risk management focuses resources on most serious hazards.  ICAO Journal, 48(9), 12-13.

 

 

Cross-Cultural Issues

Article

Language

Proceedings of the First ICAO Regional Seminar on Cross-Cultural Issues in Aviation Safety, Asia and Pacific Region, Bangkok, Thailand, 12 to 14 August 1998

 

 

 

Proceedings of an ICAO/ASPA Regional Seminar on Cross-Cultural Issues in Aviation Safety, Mexico City, Mexico, 5 to 6 March 2003