AA.III.I.K2FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Knowledge
Safety considerations following a rejected takeoff.
Safety considerations following a rejected takeoff.
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. Taking pilot response times into account, the go/no-go decision should be made before V1 so that deceleration can begin no later than V1. If braking has not begun by V1, the decision to continue the takeoff is made by default.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| above 120 knots | High-speed aborts |
| 4 to 6 knots per second beyond V1 | Delay cost |
| 3 to 7 seconds | Crew response |
FAA references
- AFH ch. 16 (p. 16-15) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- PHAK ch. 14 (pp. 14-37–14-38) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-28) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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