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Abstract It is a common fact that the majority of all accidents are caused by human error. Yes, we as humans are imperfect and make mistakes that many times lead to accidents. This is especially true in the field of aviation. When the word “aviation” is stated, many outside the field merely think of pilot and plane due to their ignorance. Aviation, however, is one of the most in-depth and volatile subjects in the world. Of course there are planes and yes there are pilots, but there are also maintenance technicians, supervisors, doctors, corporations, assembly lines, publications and many, many others items that make up aerospace. Within this line of people, plans and machinery lay many details that must be followed to the “T” in order to make aviation safe for everyone. There is little room for errors in a world were man causes most mistakes. Human factors are a science that studies people and what causes them to cause accidents. Human factors look at both the physical and mental side of human beings to determine the best way to prevent further mistakes that can cause costly