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Pilot Error 50 Years Ago 2010-03-18
In December of 1947 an Air Force study released the following analysis of pilot errors that precipitate accidents. There is no reason to think things have changed since then. 50% of problems are "substitution" errors where the incorrect control is moved 18% are "forgetting" errors in which the pilot forgot to unlock, check or use a control. 18% are "adjustment" errors by operating a control too slowly, rapidly or into the wrong position. 5% are unintentional activation. 6% were "reversal" errors such as moving the control in the wrong direction. 3% are caused by inability to reach a control. Comment		External Links  Recent articles Warning Areas P Same as Restricted area but over international waters beyond 3 mile P P limit of our borders Contains hazards related... Effective Criticism Requirements 1 Student instructor awareness of what is being done wrong P P 2 Instructor analysis of why P ... 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