Network Re-analysis of Boeing 737 Accident at Kegworth Using Different Potential Crewing Configurations for a Single Pilot Commercial Aircraft
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Abstract
Most aircraft manufacturers and avionics systems suppliers are developing technology for airliners that will be flown by just a single pilot. Several different configurations for such an aircraft have been proposed but most rely to some extent on ground-based support. This paper assesses various configurations using a scenario based upon the Boeing 737 accident at Kegworth in 1989. A modified AcciMap approach supplemented by further analysis using propositional networks was utilized. From such an analysis it can be seen that a single pilot can rapidly become overloaded if the information/data exchange is not mediated by ground-based assistance. However, some configurations using ground-based support to a single pilot may also offer the opportunity to reduce communication error.
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Single pilot operation AcciMap methodology Propositional networksReferences
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