Organizational Challenges
(Duque-Arrubla, 2017) In the realm of aviation safety, one of the most insidious yet prevalent organizational challenges is crew fatigue. I feel strongly about this, considering human error will always impact aviation safety. While it may not be as tangible as mechanical failures or adverse weather conditions, the impact of fatigue on crew performance can be catastrophic (Federal Aviation Administration, n.d.). Through my exploration of aircraft accident investigation, I've come to realize the urgent need to address this pervasive issue. Accident data is replete with instances where crew fatigue has been identified as a contributing factor. Take, for example, the crash of American Airlines Flight 1420 in 1999. Fatigue stemming from long duty hours and circadian rhythm disruptions was cited as a significant factor in the crew's decision-making errors during landing, ulti