4. A comparison of automation and mechanical related accidents in air carrier operations (1983–1999)

Abstract

Aircraft accidents involving airplanes of the three major airplane manufacturers in the database of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on the World Wide Web were examined for causes. Regression analysis showed that the contribution of automation problems to the total accidents within the 16-year period examined was not statistically significant. However, the contributions of mechanical problems to the overall accident profile was statistically significant F(1,14) = 5.02, p = 0.041844. Some implications of the findings of the study are discussed.

Citation

Ikomi, P.A. (2002), "4. A comparison of automation and mechanical related accidents in air carrier operations (1983–1999)", Advances in Human Performance and Cognitive Engineering Research (Advances in Human Performance and Cognitive Engineering Research, Vol. 2), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 79-91. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1479-3601(02)02006-4