Specific examples of crashes and near midair collisions are used to identify existing and potential human error sources. System-induced human errors caused by radar and information-processing limitations, inadequate communication capabilities, and Federal Aviation Administration policy decisions are discussed. An overall reconsideration of human error analysis and prevention is proposed.
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