The Human Factors section is part of which group in mishap investigations?

• A. The Mishap Board
• B. The Safety Office
• C. The Logistics Section
• D. The Maintenance Office

Answer: (A)

In mishap investigations, the analysis of how people contributed to the incident is built into the Mishap Board. The Human Factors section lives with the board because it examines human performance—decision-making, situational awareness, training, fatigue, communication, and procedural adherence—and how these elements interacted with equipment and organizational factors to cause or contribute to the mishap. The Safety Office focuses on safety policy and oversight, the Logistics Section handles support logistics, and the Maintenance Office deals with maintenance issues. They influence investigations in their domains, but the dedicated human factors analysis is part of the Mishap Board.