nformation and data was available to the pilots prior to takeoff to prevent this accident.SHEL ModelCOMETH-LThe structure of the aircraft (Hardware) failed to with stand the capabilities stated by the engineers (Liveware).SAN DIEGOL-LThe aircrew of the 727 not sure of correct traffic insight (Liveware) and the Cessna altering his designated course (Liveware).H-LTower not warning the 727 or Cessna they were about to collide when their warning sounded (Hardware) and the Cessna altering its assigned heading from the tower (Liveware).AIR FLORIDAH-EThe engine performance of the aircraft (Hardware) due to the weather (Environment).L-LThe captain being impatient and not getting de-iced (Liveware) and the first officer not speaking up (Liveware).ConclusionAll accidents have many factors leading up to the event. In these three accidents, Human error was the biggest factor. With the comet, it was the human error of the engineers/manufactures stating falsely that the structure could withstand a certain amount of stress and pressure. In San Diego, ATC and both pilots contributed to the mid-air collision. This was a lack of communication. Finally, with Air Florida, the captains attitude, lack of knowledge, and insufficiency with the checklist got them in trouble....
