The aviation industry partitions the root cause of aviation accidents into specific areas when in fact all accidents are attributed to human error. Causes are grouped into the areas of pilot error, weather, maintenance, air traffic control, and the airframe itself. This exercise of grouping is misleading and incorrect. Additionally, the industry collects and segregates other causal factors while segregating additional contributors deemed as contributors, like terrorism. This retrospective analysis examines aviation mishaps for their true root cause. Analysis indicates causal factors should not be segmented into specific area and be focused on human activities. This research exhibits mishaps are caused by human error and recommends new categorization to improve investigation techniques and education to the aviation industry.
About the Author: Prior to entering corporate America, Mr. Stein was a Senior Officer in the Marine Corps specializing in the subject areas of Aviation, Aviation Maintenance and Logistics, and Information Technology. He is a former Director of Safety and Standardization for one of the largest U.S. Marine Aircraft Goups and a former Aviation Chief of Staff for Naval Command Coronado, CA. Since his transition to Corporate America he has held numerous senior managerial and executive positions. Additionally, in a Fortune 50 company, he developed and implemented an entire program development methodology that lead to a consistent, profitable, and thorough approach to program management and development. As an Associate Professor for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a member of the faculty staff since 1998, Mr. Stein instructs and develops programs for undergraduate and graduate students. He is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and holds Masters Degrees from Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, and Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona, Florida as well as certificates in Aviation, Education, and Information Technology. As an executive program manager he has held some of the highest achievable positions and designations in his fields of expertise throughout the world. Tom remains active within the military arena as a mentor. He is the former Chairman of the Board for the Orange County Veteran Employment Committee and presently the President and Founder of 'THE HIRE TARGET, ' a non-profit organization focusing on assisting Military Families with their transition from military to civilian careers. With this book, Mr. Stein has assisted many of his students' research and writings to be published. If you wish to be included in future published editions, contact Mr. Stein. All profits from the sale of this book go to the charities listed. This is Mr. Stein's sixth book. In September of 2011 he co-authored his first book series consisting of 5 books, The Hire Tactics http: //www.thehiretactics.com. The writings are focused on assisting active duty personnel, honorably discharged military veterans, and their families, with their transition to Corporate America. To contact Tom for consultations, keynotes, corporate talks, and training: Tom Stein GreyHawk Aviation Safety Tom@greyhawkaviationsafety.com