Abnormal Situations and Emergencies during Take-off

Chapter 12.8

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.