Analysis of Psychological Conditions and Cognitive Load after Aircraft Accident/Incident on Air Traffic Controller Situational Awareness

Authors

  • Erwin Munda Politeknik Penerbangan Indonesia Curug
  • Nunuk Praptiningsih Politeknik Penerbangan Indonesia Curug
  • Rahmawati Sukra Politeknik Penerbangan Indonesia Curug
  • Dhian Supardam Politeknik Penerbangan Indonesia Curug
  • Aldela Ayu Titi Nurhawani Politeknik Penerbangan Indonesia Curug

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/ajae.v5i3.16601

Keywords:

Psychological Conditions, Cognitive Load, Situational Awareness, Air Traffic Controller, Aviation Safety

Abstract

This study analyzes the effect of psychological conditions and cognitive load after aircraft accident/incident on situational awareness among Air Traffic Controllers at AirNav Indonesia Surabaya Branch. Using a quantitative survey design, data were collected from 60 respondents through Likert-scale questionnaires and analyzed using validity, reliability, correlation, classical assumption, multiple regression, t-test, F-test, and determination coefficient procedures. The results show that psychological conditions and cognitive load were moderate, while situational awareness was high. Both variables had no significant partial or simultaneous effect on situational awareness. These findings indicate that controller situational awareness may be more strongly shaped by experience, training, procedures, technology, organizational support, and safety culture.

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Published

2026-07-14

How to Cite

Erwin Munda, Nunuk Praptiningsih, Rahmawati Sukra, Dhian Supardam, & Aldela Ayu Titi Nurhawani. (2026). Analysis of Psychological Conditions and Cognitive Load after Aircraft Accident/Incident on Air Traffic Controller Situational Awareness. Asian Journal of Applied Education (AJAE), 5(3), 459–474. https://doi.org/10.55927/ajae.v5i3.16601

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