IntroductionBeing involved in a plane crash is a nightmare scenario for every air traveler, crew and pilot. Statistically, air travel is among the safest forms of transportation, but it is also associated with sporadic accidents that prove to be extremely terrifying ordeals for everyone involved, for many reasons. The causes of these accidents are variable in nature and depend on certain problems that occurred during a stage of the flight process. Main causes of plane accidents1. Descent and Landing Accidents Airplane descent and landing accidents have been statistically proven to be one of the most common forms of aircraft incidents. Ultimately, accounting for approximately 37% of aircraft accidents, there are several different steps in the descent and landing process and several mechanical problems as well as a lack of concentration on the part of the pilot can contribute to a crash landing. defective, ultimately leading to a minor problem or fatal accident (Tullo, 2001).2. Human Error The primary cause of aircraft accidents at some point contains an element of a person's inability to perform their duties properly and accurately. More than 53% of accidents are the result of pilot ignorance or errors during flight. Other personnel are responsible for around 8% of accidents. The most obvious pilot errors are made during takeoff or landing on the runway. Additionally, errors can occur during aircraft maintenance outside of the aircraft, with a lack of thorough inspection and monitoring potentially leading to mid-flight complications. Refueling and loading the aircraft also sometimes creates problems (Shapiro, 2001).3. Mechanical failureMechanical failure represents 25% of the aircraft...... middle of paper......ff. A few reported accidents occur during mid- to high-altitude flights. There are a multitude of reasons for a plane crash, but the main reasons for plane incidents are: human error, mechanical failure, bad weather, and sabotage. To further reduce the number of aircraft accidents, stricter measures for assessing the operability of an aircraft before takeoff must be implemented. Additionally, better pilot training can also lead to a more preferable outcome if something goes wrong, because the pilot will be better equipped to handle an emergency. References: De Almeida, IM (2011). "Contributing factors to aviation accidents". Revista de saúde pública, 45 (2), p.432 Shapiro, D. (2001). "Air crash theory". Plowshares, 27 (1), p. 162. Tullo, A. (2001). "Cause of plane crash sought". Chemical and Technical News, 79 (48), p. 8