Proposed research tasks for the reduction of human error in naval aviation mishaps

Seven possible areas of research are proposed that could lead to the reduction and/or mitigation of the human error involvement in Navy aircraft mishaps. These include tasks for the Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory, other Navy and contracted activities. The following research actions have been recommended: Review of existing mishap reports; Cockpit review/analysis of existing Aircraft; Review and revision of standard anthrometrical data; Critical Incident Technique; Design/T&E cooperation procedures; Basic research into error causes; and Broad research functions.