The seminar titled “In the Light of Human and Organisational Factors: How Are Aircraft Accidents Investigated?”, organised by the Hasan Kalyoncu University (HKU) Faculty of Aeronautics and Space Sciences, attracted great interest.
Speaking at the seminar, Captain Pilot Dr. Bilal Kılıç drew attention to the fact that many factors affect aircraft accidents but that accidents are largely caused by human error, and gave important information about the profession of piloting.
HKU Rector Prof. Dr. Türkay Dereli, who attended the seminar, said: “We value our students, who are well aware of how to make use of the vision, employment and entrepreneurship opportunities offered by the Faculty of Aeronautics and Space Sciences and our Civil Aviation Cabin Services department, attending such seminars right at the beginning of their journey. As HKU, in addition to our seminars, we are mobilising all our resources and instruments for the development of the aviation and space sciences ecosystem and for new Nuri Demirağs, Vecihi Hürkuşes and Selçuk Bayraktars to emerge from this ecosystem.”
Captain Pilot Dr. Bilal Kılıç, who explained in his speech that human factors such as fatigue and illness experienced by pilots, the control tower and cabin crew cause accidents, said: “Today, air travel is the safest compared with other means of transport, but even though accident rates have decreased considerably, incidents caused especially by human error can still occur. While mechanical errors can be prevented through planning and design, on the human side, individual shortcomings in knowledge, illness and fatigue must be watched for. Attempting to fly in these conditions increases the risk of accidents. Flying in climates to which pilots are not accustomed also plays an important role in increasing accident risk, and failing to adapt operations to seasonal conditions can lead to undesirable situations.”
After the seminar, Captain Pilot Dr. Bilal Kılıç, who answered questions, signed his book titled “Aircraft Accident Investigation: Learning from Human and Organizational Factors” for the students.
News: Mustafa KANLI /HKU
