You are to investigate the Aloha Airlines (AA) Flight 243 incident and write a report that will form the Individual Assignment. The specific tasks for this assessment are to:

Provide a brief introduction and summary of the incident. Discuss the human factors issues related to the conduct of maintenance and general staff attitudes at AA prior to the incident. Include actions that could have been taken to reduce the likelihood of the maintenance errors contributing to the incident. Discuss AA compliance with Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives relevant to the incident. Include your assessment of SB 737-53A1039 in light of both the operating environment and the AA flight schedule.

In terms of the AA maintenance program, what were the major shortcomings that contributed to the incident? Include a discussion on the relevant aging aircraft issues such as the suitability of the maintenance program at addressing the highly corrosive operating environment and the high cycle to flight hour ratio. Compare to contemporary requirements and practices. Provide a conclusion that summarises your findings from above. Provide a reference list that complies with the Harvard style of referencing