Human Factors in Aviation Safety

Human Factors in aviation safety refers to how people’s abilities, perceptions, decisions, and behaviors can influence the safety of flights. It examines how factors like communication, workload, fatigue, training, and environment impact pilots and crew. By understanding these elements, airlines and safety organizations improve procedures and training to reduce human errors, which are a major cause of accidents. The goal is to optimize human performance and ensure everyone involved in flying can operate safely and effectively under various conditions.