Abnormal Situations and Emergencies during Take-off

Chapter 12.8

Procedures in the Event of Abnormal Situations and Take-off Emergencies

In all abnormal situations related to the take-off, the AFM procedures are used exclusively.

In an abnormal or emergency situation during the take-off phase, it is not possible to consult a CHECKLIST, which is why the procedures must be well understood and known by heart. They are addressed during the DEPARTURE BRIEFING.

Rejected Take-off

If the engine does not reach the minimum power required during the take-off roll (TAKE OFF RUN), you will immediately abandon the take-off.

If the engine fails before Vr or just after the aircraft has left the runway, you must try to stop the aircraft on the remaining part of the runway. With short runways continue straight ahead and land on an appropriate field in the direction of take-off.

Engine Failure after Take-off

In the event of an engine failure immediately after take-off, the remaining altitude is not likely to be sufficient to perform the entire standard procedure following an engine failure, which is why piloting the aircraft in an appropriate direction to the ground is very important.

Engine Failure after Take-off

The first vital reaction is to make the airplane at once take the attitude corresponding to the best angle of descent/V BEST GLIDE.

Engine Failure after Take-off

Common practice is to limit the choice of landing site to no more than 30 degrees either side of the nose. The most important consideration when selecting a suitable landing site is to avoid major obstacles - to keep the cabin intact.

Engine Failure after Take-off

For each emergency landing, the airplane must be brought to the ground or water in a flying condition. Even a drop from a low altitude (stall) leaves little chance of survival.

Do Not Return after Take-off

The Notion «TURN-BACK after take-off»

The «TURN-BACK after take-off» turn is a steep bank on the take-off after a low-altitude engine failure, which is an instinctive but often false reaction on the part of each pilot in this situation.

Do Not Return after Take-off

Factors making it difficult to achieve a TURN-BACK turn:

The high speed required for a tight turn without an engine is paid for by a great loss of altitude. The stronger the wind, the harder the turn.