AA.III.J.R8FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Risk management
Managing a go-around/rejected landing after accepting a LAHSO clearance.
Managing a go-around/rejected landing after accepting a LAHSO clearance.
Bottom line
A LAHSO clearance does not preclude a rejected landing. There have been several instances where the pilot working the radios accepted a LAHSO clearance but then simply forgot to tell the pilot flying the aircraft. If a rejected landing becomes necessary after accepting a LAHSO clearance, the pilot should maintain safe separation from other aircraft or vehicles, and should promptly notify the controller.
FAA references
- AIM 4-3-11 (Pilot Responsibilities When Conducting Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO)) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
- AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-11) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-8) — FAA-H-8083-23
- AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-10) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-10) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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