In Print: ‘Investigating Transport Accidents: Human Performance and Intelligent Systems’
Debra Henneberry, assistant professor in Purdue Polytechnic Institute’s School of Aviation and Transportation Technology, and her published book, “Investigating Transport Accidents: Human Performance and Intelligent Systems.”
Publication title
Investigating Transport Accidents: Human Performance and Intelligent Systems
Purdue author
Authors
Debra Henneberry
Dimitrios Ziakkas
Publisher
CRC Press
Publication date
Nov. 6, 2025
About the book (from the publisher)
The transportation industry faces unprecedented challenges as systems grow increasingly complex. This book introduces an integrated framework for transport accident investigations by combining traditional human performance analysis with advanced artificial intelligence capabilities. Moving beyond simplistic cause-and-effect models, the authors cover human factors, automation, hardware components, contextual variables and organizational elements that collectively determine safety outcomes in complex socio-technical environments.
Building upon established methodologies including HFACS, STAMP and AcciMap, this title analyzes AI-enabled approaches including digital twins, weak signal detection, pattern recognition and data fusion platforms. Each chapter delivers to-the-point practical insights into dynamic modeling of systemic interactions and enhanced detection of failure precursors. The innovative MAHCO model, combined with AI analytics, supports transparent decision-making and institutional learning while creating intelligent safety ecosystems that transform how we understand and prevent accidents in transportation systems. Readers will develop an effective introduction to these systems and their capabilities, thus honing their foundational knowledge.
“Investigating Transport Accidents: Human Performance and Intelligent Systems” is for engineers, policymakers, researchers and students studying for or already working in transportation safety. It will also appeal to pilots, controllers, maintainers and trainers in the aerospace industry.
About the Purdue author
Debra Henneberry is an assistant professor in Purdue Polytechnic Institute’s School of Aviation and Transportation Technology. Her research interests focus on flight training, the integration of new technologies in aviation, and the psychological and physical well-being of pilots. Henneberry is certified as a police diver and rapid water rescuer and has done extensive training with the Department of Homeland Security regarding threat assessment, counterterrorism, hazmat and CBRNE operations, and emergency management.
About the In Print series
To celebrate our faculty’s excellence in scholarship, Purdue Today’s weekly book series highlights faculty expertise across diverse subjects and disciplines. Find out more about the Purdue University Books Initiative and how to suggest a book for the In Print series on the Office of the Provost website. Purdue University’s Libraries and School of Information Studies’ authored books collection is available here.
