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AI.XII.B.R6FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Risk management

Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.

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Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.

Bottom line

A contributing factor in many accidents is a distraction, which diverts the pilot's attention from monitoring the instruments or scanning outside the aircraft. When the pilot becomes task saturated, there is no awareness of inputs from various sources; decisions may be made on incomplete information, and the possibility of error increases. During an emergency, a pilot needs to prioritize tasks and manage workload.

FAA references

  1. AIH ch. 1 (p. 1-25) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  2. PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-24) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-22) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. RMH ch. 8 (p. 8-3) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  5. AFH ch. 3 (p. 3-23) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. PHAK ch. 2 (pp. 2-23–2-24) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  7. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-14) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  8. AIH ch. 1 (p. 1-13) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  9. RMH ch. 6 (p. 6-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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