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The Impossible Turn

Real Pilot Story

Dave Keller needed to land immediately—but rather than landing straight ahead or off to the side, he chose to execute the “Impossible Turn” back to the airport: a risky and often fatal maneuver. With aerial footage captured by Keller’s own video camera, this Real Pilot Story puts you in the right seat as the event develops. Learn why returning to the runway below pattern altitude is a dangerous gamble.
Tablet: Compatible
Length: 8:40 mins
Topic: Aeronautical Decision Making, Emergency Procedures, Operations at Airports
FAA WINGS: Not Eligible
Accident Forgiveness: Eligible

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