Taken from the richest source of flying information -- exhaustive flight safety investigations -- this updated book examines more than 40 accidents/incidents involving airline and general aviation flights. By thoroughly dissecting what happened and why, aviation safety expert Shari Stamford Krause offers tremendous insights and techniques for pilots, air traffic controllers, and managers alike.

Table of Contents:
Introduction PART ONE: Human Factors Chapter 1: Judgment and Decision-Making Chapter 2: Accurate Situation Assessment Leads to Good Situation Awareness Chapter 3: Crew Resource Management: The Integration of Interpersonal Skills and Technical Proficiency Chapter 4: Spatial Disorientation Part I: Case Studies PART TWO: RUNWAY INCURSIONS Part II: Case Studies PART THREE: WEATHER Chapter 5: Air Masses and Fronts Chapter 6: Cloud Formation Chapter 7: Thunderstorms Chapter 8: Downbursts and Low-Level Windshear Chapter 9: Icing Conditions Chapter 10: Turbulence Chapter 11: Wake-Vortex Turbulence Part III: Case Studies PART FOUR: MID-AIR COLLISIONS Chapter 12: Mid-Air Collision Avoidance: From See-and-Avoid to Search-and-Detect Part IV: Case Studies PART FIVE: MECHANICAL AND MAINTENANCE Part V: Case Studies Index