The Fatal 5: Human Factors in Accident Investigations

Rotor Safety Challenge (RSC)
Tracks: Maintenance, Operations, Pilot, Safety, Student
Instructor: Seth Buttner, Airbus Helicopters North America

This session will provide an overview and quick case studies of the five most common human factors in rotorcraft accident investigations.

Instructor Bio

Seth Buttner is the senior manager of accident investigations at Airbus Helicopters North America, the US and Canadian corporate subsidiary of Airbus Helicopters based in Marignane, France. Seth has over 27 years of experience in OEM aviation as an accident investigator, having conducted over 350 field investigations in the general aviation fixed-wing and rotorcraft industry.