Use of Personal Portable Electronic Devices by Flightcrew Members

NTSB Safety Studies · Safety study · SS-12/01 · Published 2012-08-21 · National Transportation Safety Board · 1 author

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Abstract

Examines the use of personal portable electronic devices (PEDs) by flightcrew during operations and the distractions or sterile-cockpit violations they create. Reviews accident cases where PED use was a contributing factor.

Author

National Transportation Safety Board NTSB

Keywords

human factors
sterile cockpit
distraction

Citation

National Transportation Safety Board (2012). Use of Personal Portable Electronic Devices by Flightcrew Members. National Transportation Safety Board. NTSB Safety Studies ID SS-12/01. https://www.ntsb.gov/safety/safety-studies/Pages/SS-12-01.aspx ↗