The Unreasonable Turn

Engine Failure on Takeoff

A continual and perplexing problem within General Aviation (GA), which causes very serious accidents is the fact that losing an engine during the takeoff and the initial climb, needs more consideration and training. 

I have written a paper that covers this subject matter in detail, I look at the causes of these accidents, methods to avoid, and how to handle this emergency, when it happens to YOU! My years in aviation has given me the experience and the opportunity to develop a Safety Chart (Matrix) for the GA pilot. This Safety Chart assists the GA aviator to make safety choice for their flights.  

The planning that a GA pilot must consider for each takeoff and enroute flight should have a set procedure that is taught from the first flight a student flies. All flights start with the takeoff.  Aircraft are the LOWEST, SLOWEST, and HEAVIEST for this critical phase of flight. In my opinion, every before takeoff checklist, must have stated, as the last item to consider, the TAKEOFF EMERGENCY! Whether the aircraft is personally owned, a flying club, or rental the FAA should require this safety statement. It gives the GA pilot the opportunity to think about what if the engine fails on takeoff. What do I do? Where do I go? How will I fly the airplane?