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PA.IV.N.R2FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Risk management

Delayed performance of a go-around at low altitude.

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Delayed performance of a go-around at low altitude.

Bottom line

Although the need to discontinue a landing may arise at any point in the landing process, the most critical go-around is one started when very close to the ground.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 9 (pp. 9-10–9-11) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-11) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-8) — FAA-H-8083-23
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