PA.IV.B.R3aFAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Risk management
a. Rejected landing and go-around
Planning for: a. Rejected landing and go-around
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. Climb to a safe altitude while executing the go-around checklist, then evaluate the situation, and make another approach under more favorable conditions.
FAA references
- AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-11) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
- AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-10) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- PHAK ch. 12 (p. 12-8) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- AIM 7-4-4 (Vortex Behavior) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
- AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- 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)
- SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-8) — FAA-H-8083-23
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