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AI.VII.H.R3FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Risk management

Planning for a go-around and rejected landing.

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Planning for a go-around and rejected landing.

Bottom line

Situations such as air traffic control (ATC) requirements, unexpected appearance of hazards on the runway, overtaking another airplane, wind shear, wake turbulence, mechanical failure, or an unstable approach are all reasons to discontinue a landing approach.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-11) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-10) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AFH ch. 16 (p. 16-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. AFH ch. 5, Cross-Control Stall (p. 5-20) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  7. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-8) — FAA-H-8083-23
  8. 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)
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