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Bachelor's Thesis
Author of thesis: Tomáš Vaculík
Acad. year: 2025/2026
Supervisor: Ing. Jiří Chlebek, Ph.D.
Reviewer: Ing. Petr Babák
This bachelor thesis deals with the issue of the human factor influence on errors in civil aviation, with a specific focus on the critical approach and landing phase. The aim of the thesis is to analyze the causes of aviation occurrences that led to aircraft damage or destruction and to identify key factors affecting pilot performance and decision-making during this flight phase. The theoretical part defines the human factor concept within the context of international standards and models (SHELL, HFACS) and describes physiological and psychological aspects such as stress, fatigue, or visual illusions. The practical part analyzes selected aviation accidents and incidents, emphasizing failures in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), crew communication (CRM), and situational awareness. The analysis results indicate that a significant risk factor is continuing an unstabilized approach and delayed decision-making regarding the go-around maneuver. The conclusion presents proposed measures to eliminate these errors, highlighting the importance of training, safety culture, and a systemic approach to prevention.
Human factor, landing phase, aviation safety, pilot error, stabilized approach, CRM, accident prevention, decision-making process.
Date of defence
09.06.2026
Result of the defence
Defended (thesis was successfully defended)
Grading
A
Process of defence
Student odprezentoval svou bakalářskou práci, kdy student představil komisi motivaci, cíle práce, použitou metodiku a dosažené výsledky. Následně student odpověděl na 1 otázku oponenta následovně: 1. - odpověděl dostatečně. V následné rozpravě k práce student zodpověděl tyto dotazy: Byl v práci analyzovány hlouběji příčiny při go-around případech - zodpovězeno; jaký je rozdíl mezi hrozbou - z části zodpovězeno.
Language of thesis
Czech
Faculty
Fakulta strojního inženýrství
Department
Institute of Aerospace Engineering
Study programme
Professional Pilot (B-PRP-P)
Composition of Committee
doc. Ing. Benedikt Badánik, Ph.D. (předseda) doc. Ing. Vladimír Daněk, CSc. (místopředseda) Ing. Mgr. Pavel Imriš, Ph.D. (člen) Ing. Róbert Šošovička, Ph.D. (člen) Ing. Michal Orlita (člen) Ing. Zdeněk Jelínek (člen) Ing. Jiří Ulvr, Ph.D. (člen)
Supervisor’s reportIng. Jiří Chlebek, Ph.D.
Grade proposed by supervisor: B
Reviewer’s reportIng. Petr Babák
Grade proposed by reviewer: A
Responsibility: Mgr. et Mgr. Hana Odstrčilová