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CA.IV.B.R5FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Risk management

Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).

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Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).

Bottom line

Loss of control in-flight (LOC-I) is an accident caused by the pilot not maintaining control of the airplane, and many LOC-I accidents are the result of stalls, spins, or accelerated maneuvers. Controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) often results from continued VFR flight into areas with a low ceiling or low visibility. A pilot who can see terrain can maneuver to avoid it.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 16 (p. 16-18) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. PHAK ch. 12 (p. 12-8) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-18) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-19–13-20) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. PHAK ch. 5 (pp. 5-43–5-44) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  6. AFH ch. 17 (p. 17-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  7. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-8) — FAA-H-8083-23
  8. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  9. AFH ch. 17 (p. 17-15) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  10. RMH Glossary — FAA-H-8083-2A
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