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AA.III.A.R6FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Risk management

Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).

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Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).

Bottom line

Many LOC-I accidents are the result of stalls, spins, or accelerated maneuvers. If a spin is entered, most manufacturers recommend immediately retarding both throttles to idle, applying full rudder opposite the direction of rotation, and applying full forward elevator/stabilator pressure (with ailerons neutral).

FAA references

  1. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. RMH Glossary — FAA-H-8083-2A
  3. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-12) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-18–13-19) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. AIM 7-6-7 (Mountain Flying) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  7. AFH ch. 3 (p. 3-17) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  8. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-20) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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