Riscos do estresse humano no segmento táxi-aéreo brasileiro mapeados entre 2012 e 2022 a partir do painel SIPAER

Abstract

Stress is an adverse condition that disturbs the body's internal balance or homeostasis. At first, this chronic condition can represent a danger to human beings in general and, in the case of aviation, a risk to air operations, if it reaches pilots. This is due, in particular, to the possible of loss of memory and inattention, a delicate issue for the pilot's profession, which demands full mastery of his physical and mental faculties. In view of this, this research aims to verify the aerial incidents and documents related to problems of attention, memory and signs of stress, in Brazilian air taxi segment, prepared by CENIPA between 2012 and March 2022. It is also an object of study to analyze the generated safety recommendations and expose the most frequent contributing factor´s period. Descriptive and qualitative research methods were used, with bibliographic and documentary procedures, analyzing the information from SIPAER´s Panel. It was found that between 2012 and March 2022 there were a total of 56 safety recommendations for the contributing factors “Attention”, “Memory” and “Stress Signs”. Thus, in “Attention”, seven accidents and five serious incidents were verified, which resulted in 26 safety recommendations from CENIPA. Then, eight accidents and one serious incident were identified for “Memory”, which generated 19 safety recommendations. Finally, on “Stress Signs”, there were three accidents and zero serious incidents that gave rise to 11 safety recommendations. From the surveys, it was proved that contributing factors were relevant to the aeronautical incidents in the Brazilian air taxi, confirming the hypothesis of the need to improve or implement new methods to minimize these incidents. Hence the importance of air taxi developing vigorous mitigation tools, complying with requirements established by the regulatory agency in its regulations and by the Aeronaut Law, in order to keep the numbers at minimum levels. However, the individual pilots’ effort and dedication is also required to comply with laws, safety recommendations and suggested steps, relevant mechanisms to help identify and manage stress outside and within the exercise of their duties. In addition, it is convenient to work continuously to expose and share the knowledge learned.