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Conditions and situations that could warrant a rejected takeoff (e.g., takeoff warning ...
Conditions and situations that could warrant a rejected takeoff (e.g., takeoff warning systems, powerplant failure, other systems warning/failure).
Bottom line
Ill-advised rejected takeoff decisions by flight crews and improper pilot technique during the execution of a rejected takeoff contribute to a majority of takeoff-related commercial aviation accidents worldwide.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| 2 percent of rejected takeoffs are high-speed aborts above 120 knots | High-speed RTOs |
| After passing V1 speed, the point for abort has passed | Abort point |
FAA references
- AFH ch. 16 (pp. 16-14–16-15) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 6 (p. 6-14) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- SEA ch. 9 (p. 9-3) — FAA-H-8083-23
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