Comments on: NASA ASRS Callback

NASA ASRS Callback

tss — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 23:55:21 -0800

- To improve aviation safety in America, NASA runs the ASRS, a service that collects voluntary, anonymous reports on aviation-related goofs in exchange for certain immunities and suggestions of clemency. Every month selected reports are published in the Callback newsletter, showcasing the full spectrum of factors that lead flyers to bad decisions: distraction, bad habits, overconfidence, poor planning, "get-home-itis", and on and on...

By: tss

tss — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 23:56:21 -0800

...Many of the reports are rather technical, written by pilots, controllers, flight crews, and mechanics to aviation professionals, so identifying the human factors can take some examination. Some selected reports (might need to scroll): getting careless in perfect weather, a jacket left hanging off of the plane, an inadvertent trip to Canada, dealing with marginal (and worsening) weather... (This post might not be of sufficiently general interest. If so, please delete, Matt.)

By: greasepig

greasepig — Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:32:46 -0800

This is very cool. I wanted to be a pilot for the longest time, and had begun the quest by getting my student's license and soloing back in 1991. It even got to the point where I wanted to work for the NTSB, I had found the accident reports so fascinating. Money, and other things got in the way of that career path, but, still, it's kind of cool to see these other occasions, where there was no actual accident happening, but people are given the opportunity to talk about it. Thanks for posting this!

By: pjern

pjern — Tue, 01 Mar 2005 01:43:38 -0800

I have actually submitted a report through the ASRS system, back when it was new and shiny. It worked well, and let to a minor change in the airport traffic procedures in the Wilmington, DE-Philadelphia area.

By: quiet

quiet — Tue, 01 Mar 2005 01:44:59 -0800

Wow, around 3000 a month are reported. Very interesting post, thanks.

By: wsg

wsg — Tue, 01 Mar 2005 01:54:41 -0800

Scroll down to "In the 'Go Mode'" on this page.

By: quarsan

quarsan — Tue, 01 Mar 2005 02:03:23 -0800

also worth checking out is the Professional Pilots Rumour Network

By: crazy finger

crazy finger — Tue, 01 Mar 2005 07:32:09 -0800

One of my best friends finally became a professional pilot this month, but the hardships and costs associated with that career path are enormous. He became a pilot 4-5 years ago and has worked in aviation for the last two, but he's been struggling and dealing with rejection for much of that time. You may see him flying your plane within the next 6 months!

By: MarkAnd

MarkAnd — Tue, 01 Mar 2005 11:48:31 -0800

This is a fantastic post. Thank you!

By: blacklite

blacklite — Tue, 01 Mar 2005 15:45:04 -0800

This is great, thanks.