Reports > Aviation > Abstract of "Human Factors Analysis and Classification System" Title: Human Factors Analysis and Classification System Authors: Shappell, S.A. and Wiegmann, D.A. Reference: Tech. Report, DOT/FAA/AM-00/7, Office of Aviation Medicine, Federal Aviation Administration, February, 2000. Report No.: R0110102 Cost: US$18.00 File Size: 1.3 MB Abstract Human error has been implicated in 70 to 80% of all civil and military aviation accidents. Yet, most accident reporting systems are not designed around any theoretical framework of human error. As a result, most accident databases are not conducive to a traditional human error analysis, making the identification of intervention strategies onerous. What is required is a general human error framework around which new investigative methods can be designed and existing accident databases restructured. Indeed, a comprehensive human factors analysis and classification system (HFACS) has recently been developed to meet those needs. Specifically, the HFACS framework has been used within the military, commercial, and general aviation sectors to systematically examine underlying human causal factors and to improve aviation accident investigations. This paper describes the development and theoretical underpinnings of HFACS in the hope that it will help safety professionals reduce the aviation accident rate through systematic, data-driven investment strategies and objective evaluation of intervention programs. To purchase a copy of this article, click the Buy Now link below. An electronic (PDF) copy will be sent within 24 hours of order receipt. To avoid delivery delays, refer to the file size indicated above and check your e-mail system message and storage capacity before ordering. Changes last made August, 2007 Copyright © 2002, 2007 Beta Research, Inc.. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form without express written permission is strictly prohibited