Scientists have discovered that wearable devices equipped with vibrotactors, which vibrate to provide orientation cues, may enhance the effectiveness of training to prevent spatial disorientation in astronauts during spaceflight. In a study, participants wearing vibrotactors performed better than those who only received training, with the group that received both training and vibrotactors performing the best. However, further research is needed to integrate cues from the vibrotactors more effectively and ensure a stronger danger signal. If successful, these wearable devices could have various applications in spaceflight, including aiding safe landings on planets and supporting astronauts during extravehicular activities.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on the small plane crash that killed weight-loss guru Gwen Shamblin Lara, her husband Joe Lara, and six others in Tennessee last year. The report suggests that the crash was likely caused by Joe Lara's spatial disorientation in heavy clouds, leading to a steep, descending left turn. Lara was rated to fly with instruments only, but struggled with multitasking and situational awareness. The crash was not caused by any mechanical malfunctions or medical conditions.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on the small plane crash that killed weight-loss guru Gwen Shamblin Lara, her husband, actor Joe Lara, and six others in Tennessee in March 2021. The report suggests that the crash was likely caused by pilot error, as Joe Lara became disoriented in heavy clouds and experienced spatial disorientation. The crash was not caused by any mechanical malfunctions or medical conditions. Witnesses reported seeing the plane enter a steep, descending left turn before crashing into Percy Priest Lake.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a report stating that the plane crash that killed Christian diet guru Gwen Shamblin Lara, her husband Joe Lara, and six others in Tennessee in May 2021 was caused by the pilot's "spatial disorientation." The pilot lost control of the Cessna 501 during a climb due to somatogravic illusion, a type of spatial disorientation that occurs when pilots have unreliable or unavailable external visual references. The report noted that the pilot likely did not effectively use his instrumentation during takeoff and climb. The recovered wreckage showed no signs of mechanical issues.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on the small plane crash that killed weight-loss guru Gwen Shamblin Lara and six others in Tennessee. The report suggests that the crash was caused by pilot error, as her husband, who was piloting the plane, became disoriented in heavy clouds. The maneuvering is consistent with a type of spatial disorientation called somatogravic illusion, and it likely caused the pilot to perceive that the airplane was pitching up even though it was actually in a continuous descent. The pilot was rated to fly with instruments only, but he struggled when forced to rely on instruments in low visibility and while using the plane’s autopilot.
The National Transportation Safety Board released a report detailing the events leading up to the 2021 plane crash that killed seven high-ranking members of Brentwood's Remnant Fellowship Church. The report concluded that the pilot became disoriented shortly after takeoff from Smyrna Airport, experiencing spatial disorientation and not effectively using his instrumentation during takeoff and climb. There was no evidence of mechanical issues or medical conditions that would have led to the crash. The plane crashed into Percy Priest Lake at a high rate of speed.
