Instrument Rating – Airplane › VII. Emergency Operations › Task C. Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES)

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

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Instrument Procedures Handbook p. 3-9
Chapter 3: Arrivals › Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT)
Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) Inappropriate descent planning and execution during arrivals has been a contributing factor to many fatal aircraft accidents. Since the beginning of commercial jet operations, more than 9,000 people have died worldwide because of controlled ... into terrain (CFIT). CFIT is described as an event in which a normally functioning aircraft is inadvertently flown into the ground, water, or an obstacle. Of all CFIT accidents, 7.2 percent occurred during the descent phase of flight. The basic…
Instrument Procedures Handbook p. 7-13
Chapter 7: Helicopter Instrument Procedures › Copter GPS Approaches to an Airport or Heliport
significantly and can cause the helicopter to leave the missed approach protected airspace. This may result in controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) or obstacles. If a helicopter has a VMINI greater than 70 knots, then it is not capable…
Risk Management Handbook p. 3-4
Chapter 3: Identifying Hazards & Associated Risks › Leading Accident Causes
four causes of general aviation fatal accidents include loss of control in-flight (LOC-I), controlled flight into terrain (CFIT), system component failure of the powerplant (SCF-PP), and fuel-related issues. These causes often signify the final result ... Loss of Control In-flight (LOC-I)–Examples of loss of control scenarios include continued VFR into IMC, wake turbulence upsets, thunderstorm encounters, instrument failure, improper aircraft loading, loss of outside references during flight at night or over water…
Instrument Procedures Handbook p. 4-15
Chapter 4: Approaches › Lack of Approach Control Terrain Advisories
Center or approach radar. Recent National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigations have identified several accidents that involved controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) by IFR rated and VFR pilots operating under visual flight conditions at night in remote areas. In many ... danger. Increased altitude awareness and better preflight planning would likely have prevented all of these accidents. How can pilots avoid becoming involved in a CFIT accident? CFIT accidents are best avoided through proper preflight planning. • Terrain familiarization is critical…
Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 13-15
Chapter 13: Effective Aeronautical Decision-Making › Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) Awareness
Have contingency options available. While many CFIT accidents and incidents occur during nonprecision approaches and landings, great measures have been taken to improve instrument training, equipment and procedures. For the qualified pilot, instrument flight should not be avoided, but rather ... option for safely recovering the aircraft. Like any other training, frequent instrument training builds confidence and reassurance. Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) Awareness An emergency medical services (EMS) helicopter departed for a night flight to transport…