Title:
Aviation Human Factors- Understanding Bias
Topic:
The Role of Bias in Human Factors Accidents
Speaker(s):
Jason Quisling
Brief Description:
This session will explore how our brains analyze and make decisions is crucial to identifying where things might go wrong. Through captivating case studies of past accidents and incidents, we’ll uncover how biases influence critical decisions for pilots, maintenance technicians, and other aviation professionals, especially in high-pressure, fast-paced environments both in the air and on the ground. We’ll also explore how biases can hinder accident investigations, root-cause analyses, and just culture, shedding light on their far-reaching impact.
Select Number:
EA27141520
Location of Seminar:
Georgia World Congress Center
285 Andrew Young Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA
Room B404
Atlanta, GA 30313
Directions to Venue:
Room B404 of the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA
VERTICON 2026 Foundation Industry Presentations
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Seating:
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Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
These presentations are offered at VAI VERTICON 2026, the world's largest helicopter trade show.
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This presentation is part of the VAI Foundations Industry Presentations at VERTICON 2026. These sessions are free for all registered VERTICON 2026 attendees and exhibitors.
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Equal Access Information:
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Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Helicopter Safety Outreach
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