Structuring risk factors related to airline cabin safety

This study explores cabin safety by mapping it as the second-order factor into a theoretical framework based on the 5-M model. A questionnaire, together with structural equation modeling is used to verify the proposed model. The results suggest that cabin safety can be measured by a systemic factor set – media, man, machine, management and mission. A causal relationship between 5-M factors and 19 variables is also found; mission factor together with, hardware-design and cabin safety training, have the greatest effects on cabin safety.