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AI.X.C.R8FAA-S-ACS-25 · 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

Most stall/spin accidents result when a pilot is momentarily distracted from the primary task of flying the aircraft. Fatigue, stress, or work overload can cause the pilot to fixate on a single perceived important item rather than maintaining an overall awareness of the flight situation. When a work overload situation exists, a pilot needs to stop, think, slow down, and prioritize.

FAA references

  1. AC 61-67, para. 4a — AC No: 61-67C
  2. AIH ch. 9 (p. 9-9) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  3. AIH ch. 1 (p. 1-13) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  4. PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-24) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-18) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. AFH ch. 1 (p. 1-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  7. RMH ch. 6 (p. 6-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  8. AIH ch. 1 (p. 1-26) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  9. RMH ch. 7 (p. 7-2) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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