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AA.VII.A.R4FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Risk management

Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.

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Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.

Bottom line

Spatial disorientation has been a significant factor in many airplane upset accidents. Many airplane upsets occur while the pilot is engaged in some task that takes attention away from the flight instruments or outside references. Once airborne, budgeting time, prioritizing tasks, or slowing aircraft speed may allow sufficient time to complete tasks without error.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 5, Human Factors (pp. 5-2–5-3) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-22) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-14) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. RMH ch. 6 (p. 6-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  5. AC 91-74 Appendix 1 — AC No: 91-74A
  6. RMH ch. 8 (p. 8-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  7. SEA ch. 9 (p. 9-7) — FAA-H-8083-23
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