Objective: The objective of this assignment is to research and analyze a recent aviation incident, focusing on the human factors elements that contributed to the event. Students will prepare a detailed presentation that highlights the critical role of human factors in aviation safety, including factors such as ATC (Air Traffic Control) memory, pilot fatigue, and situational awareness.
Instructions:
Select a Recent Aviation Incident: Choose a real and recent aviation incident that interests you. The incident should have enough available information for a comprehensive analysis of the human factors involved. Please ensure that the incident occurred within the last five years and meets the criteria.
List of suggested recent incidents:
Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 (2019)
Lion Air Flight 610 (2018)
Southwest Airlines Flight 1380 (2018)
Air India Express Flight 1344 (2020)
Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 (2020)
Research the Incident: Conduct thorough research on the selected recent aviation incident. Use credible sources such as National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reports, Aviation Safety Network, news articles, and official investigation findings. Gather information related to the incident’s context, timeline, crew experience, communication, training, and any other relevant human factors elements, including ATC memory, pilot fatigue, and situational awareness.
Analyze Human Factors Elements: Identify and analyze the human factors elements that contributed to the incident, including but not limited to:
Communication breakdowns
Decision-making errors
Crew coordination issues
Fatigue or stress-related factors
Training deficiencies
Organizational factors
Human-machine interface problems
ATC memory issues
Pilot fatigue-related issues
Situational awareness challenges
Prepare a Presentation: Create a comprehensive presentation that summarizes your research and analysis of the selected recent aviation incident. Your presentation should include the following components:
Title slide with your name and the incident’s name.
Introduction to the incident, including date, location, and a brief overview.
Background information about the aircraft, crew, and airline.
Detailed analysis of the human factors elements involved in the incident, with a specific focus on ATC memory, pilot fatigue, and situational awareness.
Visual aids, diagrams, and images to enhance understanding.
Conclusion summarizing the key human factors findings.
Recommendations for preventing similar incidents in the future.
Presentation Delivery: Practice your presentation thoroughly to ensure clear and engaging delivery. You will be required to present your findings to the class.
Class Presentation: Each student will present their research and analysis to the class. Be prepared to answer questions and engage in a discussion about the incident’s human factors elements.
Written Report: After your presentation, submit a written report that includes the content of your presentation in a report format. Include additional details and explanations where necessary.
Reflection: In your report, reflect on what you’ve learned about the importance of human factors in aviation safety, with a specific focus on ATC memory, pilot fatigue, and situational awareness. Discuss how these factors can contribute to the improvement of aviation safety practices.
Due Date: The presentation and written report are due on [Specify Due Date]. Late submissions may result in a grade penalty.
Grading Criteria:
Thoroughness of research and analysis.
Clarity and organization of the presentation.
Inclusion of relevant human factors elements, including ATC memory, pilot fatigue, and situational awareness.
Thoughtfulness of recommendations for preventing similar incidents.
Quality of the written report and reflection.
Note: Plagiarism or failure to use credible sources will result in a grade of zero for this assignment. Make sure to properly cite your sources and provide references in your written report.
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