ABSTRACT
There are many ways to conduct a Human Factors Analysis and Classification System analysis using National Transportation Safety Board reports. The instrument landing system is a radio-navigation system designed to help pilots align their planes with the center of the runway during final approach under conditions of poor visibility. The system provides final approach glide path information to landing aircraft, allowing pilots to land safely. Unfortunately, many investigations within military and civilian aviation have not investigated their accidents sufficiently to allow a reliable classification of routine, versus exceptional violations. However, the United States Navy Corps or Marine Corps have incorporated this distinction in their aviation accident investigations to improve the quality of their investigations. With the passage of the Pilot Records Improvement Act in 1996, all air carriers are required to perform a background check of all pilot applicants before allowing an individual to begin service.
