Reports > Aviation > Abstract of "Analysis of Mid-Air Collisions in Civil Aviation" Title: Analysis of Mid-Air Collisions in Civil Aviation Authors: Taneja, N. and Wiegmann, D.A. Reference: Proc. of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Soc., 2001, pp. 153-156. Report No.: R0241201 Cost: US$17.00 file Size: 848 KB Abstract Mid Air Collisions (MAC) are tragic events, with the potential of multiple fatalities. Despite the improving trends in aviation safety. the rate of MAC has remained stable for the past few years. There is an absence of published literature on MAC and related human performance issues. Consequently, this study analyzed 79 mid air collisions in civil aviation in the United States from 1994 to 1999 in an attempt to further understand the causes of these accidents. Contextual data was analyzed in terms of accident location, phase of flight, type of aircraft operation, visibility conditions, and direction of aircraft trajectories (same vs. opposite direction). Pilot factors were also examined, including recent flying experience and medical certification. An attempt is made to interpret the results in terms of recent models of pilot vigilance and scan patterns. Recommendations are made for possible future research in the area. 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. (Note: Cost of this article includes a copyright fee paid to the original copyright owner). Changes last made August, 2007 Copyright © 2001, 2002, 2007 Beta Research, Inc.. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form without express written permission is strictly prohibited