Fatal miscommunication: English in aviation safety 2025

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Statistics show that up to 80 percent of all aviation accidents can be attributed to human error. Statistics show that up to 80 percent of all aviation accidents can be attributed to human error. The most dangerous times include takeoff and landing and the time periods before and after these events.
Pilots may misinterpret or omit critical information during communication with air traffic control (ATC). Misunderstandings in clearances, instructions, or aircraft data can lead to serious consequences. Factors contributing to read-back errors include radio interference, accent variations, and high workload.
The 1977 plane crash in the Canary Islands that killed 583 people happened because of miscommunication between the pilot and air traffic control. Two Boeing 747 planes crashed on the runway of the Los Rodeos Airport, killing 583 people, all because of a simple miscommunication between the pilots.
Human mistakes contribute to about 80% of aviation accidents. But the exact ratio varies based on the type and source of aviation. Takeoff and landing, as well as the time periods before and after, are the most dangerous times.
According to one study, communication failures have contributed to the deaths of more than 2,000 people in plane crashes since the mid-1970s. While airlines are responsible for ensuring that their pilots and crews are adequately trained, many have made simple mistakes that can lead to passenger injuries.

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This is the cause of the famous aviation accident in 1977, the crash between two Boeing 747 in Tenerife, one of the worst aviation accidents in history. This miscommunication between the pilot and the air traffic controller (ATC) causing the fatal accident was also reported in Tajima (2004) .

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