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The Effects of Startle on Pilots During Critical Events: A Case Study Analysis

Semantic Scholar · Article · 15b518d8633786b6dc2057f50e356a4d7ce087ce · Published 2012-01-01 · 3 authors

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Abstract

The startle reaction is examined from a cognitive perspective, followed by an analysis of several recent aircraft accidents where startle effects may have been strong contributory factors, and the link between startle and pilot expectation for such events is discussed.

Authors

  • W. Martin
  • P. Murray
  • P. Bates

Keywords

  • Psychology
  • Engineering
  • Medicine

Citation

W. Martin, P. Murray, P. Bates (2012). The Effects of Startle on Pilots During Critical Events: A Case Study Analysis. Semantic Scholar ID 15b518d8633786b6dc2057f50e356a4d7ce087ce. https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/15b518d8633786b6dc2057f50e356a4d7ce087ce ↗