@article{jbp:/content/journals/10.1075/lplp.27.3.03jon, author = "Jones, R. Kent", title = "Miscommunication between pilots and air traffic control", journal= "Language Problems and Language Planning", year = "2003", volume = "27", number = "3", pages = "233-248", doi = "https://doi.org/10.1075/lplp.27.3.03jon", url = "https://www.jbe-platform.com/content/journals/10.1075/lplp.27.3.03jon", publisher = "John Benjamins", issn = "0272-2690", type = "Journal Article", abstract = "Language confusion is a frequent cause of pilot error. Although English was made the common language of world aviation in 1951, miscommunication and crashes in which communication was a contributing factor are common. Standard phrases used by air traffic controllers in the United States contain numerous confusing elements. These include ambiguities, misnomers and illogicalities. Phrases are not derivations of a master plan as they should be. The inability of English to express specific directions to pilots without confusion disqualifies it as a language for permanent use by aviation.", }