Chain of events (accident analysis)

This article is about chain of events in accident analysis. For other uses, see Chain of events.

In accident analysis, a chain of events (or error chain) consists of the contributing factors leading to an undesired outcome.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Aviation

In aviation accidents and incidents, these contributing actions typically stem from human factor-related mistakes and pilot error, rather than mechanical failure.[1][7] A study conducted by Boeing found that 55% of airline accidents between 1959 and 2005 were caused by such human related factors, while only 17% of accidents were caused by mechanical issues with the aircraft.[8]

The Tenerife airport disaster, the worst accident in aviation history, is a prime example of an accident in which a chain of events and errors can be identified leading up to the crash.[9] Pilot error, communications problems, fog, and airfield congestion (due to a bomb threat and explosion at another airport) all contributed to this catastrophe.[9]

See also

References

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  2. ^ Gertler, Judith B. (11 March 2018). "Improving Safety-related Rules Compliance in the Public Transportation Industry". Transportation Research Board – via Google Books.
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  7. ^ Willits, Pat (2000). Guided Flight Discovery: Instrument/Commercial. Mike Abbott, Liz Kailey, and Jim Mowery. Englewood: Jeppesen. pp. 1–31. ISBN 0-88487-274-2. OCLC 145504766.[permanent dead link‍]
  8. ^ Boeing (2016). "Statistical Summary of Commercial Jet Airplane Accidents Worldwide Operations" (PDF). Aviation Safety Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
  9. ^ a b "The Deadliest Plane Crash (transcript)". NOVA. PBS. 2006.


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