Researchers at the University of Maryland are developing haptic technology, such as vibrating flight suits or seats, to help pilots avoid spatial disorientation, which causes a significant percentage ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Federal Aviation Administration says pilot disorientation causes 5% to 10% of all general aviation accidents, and there could ...

Spatial disorientation in flight is a significant safety hazard for pilots, often stemming from human choices and lack of proficiency in addition to physiological factors. Common scenarios ...

The cause of a 2022 Hermantown plane crash that killed three Twin Cities metro area residents has been revealed by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The Oct. 1 crash happened when the ...

Spatial disorientation of pilots was the likely cause of the January F-15 crash, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force says.

The Federal Aviation Administration says pilot disorientation causes 5% to 10% of all general aviation accidents, and there could be new technology to help make flying safer. "Spatial disorientation ...