Human Factors in Aviation

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Human Error in Aviation<Tab/> Many people travel by airplane all around the world. For some people flying is the only way they can get to where they are going. On a daily basis, averages of 28 to 30,000 seats are filled on airplanes (Bear, Stearns Co. URL www.hotelonline.com). At each airport, there are hundreds of arrivals and departures worldwide. Even though airline official's say flying is safe, accidents kill many …

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