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Join Nick Roome and Barry Kirby in this live-recorded episode of Human Factors Cast as they delve into five recent high-profile aircraft incidents. They analyze the human factors aspects and discuss the challenges faced by air traffic controllers, pilots, and other aviation professionals. The incidents covered include a tragic mid-air collision involving an army helicopter and an American Airlines flight in Washington, a fatal air ambulance crash in Philadelphia, a commuter plane crash in Alaska, a Delta plane flipping on landing in Toronto, and a recent small plane collision in southern Arizona. This episode provides critical insights into aviation safety, human factors, and the importance of ongoing investigations. Additionally, they respond to statements made by the U.S. government regarding these incidents.

News:

Washington, D.C. Mid-Air Collision

  • Date: January 29, 2025
  • Location: Near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, D.C.
  • Summary: An American Airlines CRJ700 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided over the Potomac River, killing 67 people.
  • Source: ,
  • pbs.org
  • HFES Statement

Philadelphia Medical Jet Crash (Med Jets Flight 056)

  • Date: January 31, 2025
  • Location: Northeast Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Summary: A Learjet 55 used for medical transport crashed near Roosevelt Mall, causing multiple injuries and fatalities on board and on the ground.
  • Source:
  • en.wikipedia.org

Alaska Commuter Plane Crash

  • Date: February 6, 2025
  • Location: Near Nome, Alaska
  • Summary: A commuter Cessna Caravan crashed en route to Nome, resulting in 10 fatalities.
  • Source:
  • apnews.com

Toronto Delta Air Lines Incident

  • Date: February 17, 2025
  • Location: Toronto Pearson Airport, Canada
  • Summary: A Delta CRJ-900LR jet flipped during landing in snowy conditions. All 80 passengers and crew survived, but 21 people sustained injuries.
  • Source:
  • apnews.com
  • pbs.org

Southern Arizona Small Plane Collision

  • Date: February 19, 2025
  • Location: Marana Regional Airport, Arizona
  • Summary: A collision between two small planes resulted in 2 fatalities.

Source:

  • apnews.com

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Listen to Human Factors Minute

Step into the world of Human Factors and UX with the Human Factors Minute podcast! Each episode is like a mini-crash course in all things related to the field, packed with valuable insights and information in just one minute. From organizations and conferences to theories, models, and tools, we've got you covered. Whether you're a practitioner, student or just a curious mind, this podcast is the perfect way to stay ahead of the curve and impress your colleagues with your knowledge. Tune in on the 10th, 20th, and last day of every month for a new and interesting tidbit related to Human Factors. Join us as we explore the field and discover how fun and engaging learning about Human Factors can be!

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