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A Study on The Relationship between Human Errors Caused by Psychological Stress of Helicopter Pilots and Conditions of Potential Accidents and Incidents

국내 헬리콥터 조종사 정신적 스트레스에 의한 인적 오류와 잠재적 사고 및 준사고 조건 간 관계에 관한 연구

  • 염경진 (한서대학교 항공교통 전공) ;
  • 김규왕 (한서대학교 항공운항학과)
  • Received : 2024.02.27
  • Accepted : 2024.05.26
  • Published : 2024.06.30
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Abstract

Pilots are indispensable and central to the aviation industry, with the relevance of their psychological stress and resultant human errors increasingly recognized as critical. This study aims to meticulously explore the interrelations between psychological stressors and associated factors among helicopter pilots, assessing the consequent effects on potential accidents and incidents. The study comprised active pilots from domestic helicopter airlines, with data collated through both focus group interviews (FGI) and comprehensive surveys. These data were subsequently analyzed using SPSS and AMOS for structural equation modeling. The results reveal that heightened psychological stress in helicopter pilots correlates with an increased incidence of human errors, which in turn, elevates the likelihood of potential safety incidents. Based on these findings, it is proposed that interventions designed to mitigate psychological stress among pilots could significantly reduce human errors and enhance overall aviation safety. This research provides crucial insights into specific ways to improve the operational conditions for helicopter pilots and strengthen the safety protocols within the aviation industry.

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본 논문은 2023년도 한국항공운항학회 춘계학술대회 발표 논문을 발전·적용하였습니다.

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