Case Analysis: Aviation Human Factors

Your third case analysis is due at the end of this module. For this assignment, you will develop a formal 2-3 page paper/essay on aviation human factors. Your paper should follow the APA format and be grammatically sound and free of spelling errors. The paper should be written in the third person and double-spaced including a cover page with your name, date of submission, and the topic and appendix.

Review the Aviation Human Factors Case Analysis Guidelines for additional information about this assignment.

Examine the Case Analysis Rubric below to identify the qualities of an effective case analysis. Prior to submitting your assignment, save the file using the following naming convention: Activity6-5_Yourlastname. Note: This assignment is due at the end of this module.

Important: Retrieve the plagiarism report and use it as a source of feedback to revise your case analysis. In Module 7, you will post your revised case analysis for peer review in the Discussion Board.

ASCI 202 Introduction to Aeronautical Science

Case Analysis – Aviation Human Factors

 

Format – Two to three pages text (maximum, include a reference page; and a title page)

– Double-spaced lines

– Times New Roman 12 pitch

Process I. Review materials from outside sources regarding the case

II. Diagnose the case (identify the issue/problem, define the significance of the issue/problem)

III. “Size-up” the case (determine the influence of the issue/problem, decide what was done well, and identify

what could be improved)

IV. Provide recommendations (identify courses of action; what would you do differently?)

Develop a case analysis on this topic: Select a commercial aviation accident that was concluded to have resulted from pilot error. Determine the primary and any secondary human factors contributions to the accident.

Consider pilot training, organizational culture, organizational rules/policies, ergonomics, aircraft design limitations,

etc., when identifying an issue for your case analysis. As always, draw upon previous module knowledge to help

you conduct your analysis.

Refer to the assignment guides and rubric in the activity and ensure your case analysis conforms to the

assignment requirements. Use the rubric as a guide when completing this assignment. Remember to draw upon

previous module knowledge to help you conduct your analysis.

In order to receive full credit, assignments must be submitted by the due date. You may lose points for late

submissions. No submissions accepted after the last day of the module/week. Collectively, case analyses are

worth 30% of your course grade.

Upon submission, your work will automatically be evaluated through the plagiarism detection tool. Ensure your

work is entirely your own. Cite your sources!