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"Task saturation" as the basic reason for air accidents

Washington, USA - Human mistake is the main problem that must be faced according to US Air Force

Crews' "task saturation" would be the major reason for air accidents both for civilian and military areas. This would be shown by a recent US Air Force's report in which has been underlined the high incidence level of human factor in such circumstances. Instead, it seems that any responsibility due to some still flying airplanes ageing must be excluded. Reliability degree is infact considered a high...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 58666
Rome, Italy, 02/19/2004 11:31
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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