Originally Posted by
morelegroom
The man machine interface of an aircraft is a very complex environment to analyze. Better design always reduces the chance of human error. Calling something "Pilot error" independent of adequate analysis of the role of design is simply an analytical error. Further , the role of job task analysis and operator conditioning is critical.
Not to stray too far off topic, but what does cockpit design have to do with the role of icing in the accident in question? Or are you deflecting?