CA.V.C.R4FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Risk management
Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
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. Many flight deck distractions begin as a minor problem, such as a gauge that is not reading correctly, but result in accidents as the pilot diverts attention to the perceived problem and neglects to properly control the aircraft. When a work overload situation exists, a pilot needs to stop, think, slow down, and prioritize.
FAA references
- AIH ch. 1 (p. 1-13) — FAA-H-8083-9B
- PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-24) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-22) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- RMH ch. 6 (p. 6-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
- AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-14) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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