Table 1. General characteristics of accident analysis methods

Methods Characteristics
STAMP • Useful for analyzing the cause of accidents on complex systems• Useful to express the relationship between the stakeholders involved before and after the decision• Difficult to come up with countermeasures due to the large number of stakeholders• Specialized programs for each function should be prepared
HFACS • Based on the cause-and-effect relationship model• The causal relationship from organization factors to error can be systematically identified• Data-driven Statistical models can be applied (safety indicators management)• Aviation-specific model• Insufficient consideration of human error and cognitive cause of accident
FRAM • Useful in Job analysis, Functional allocation, accident analysis, and risk/hazards assessment• Useful for analysis the effects fo variation, such as design changes and improvements.• Understanding basic principles• Requires analyst expertise, Difficult to apply to practice