In which scenario is an immediate EGPWS/CFIT Escape Maneuver required without attempting corrections?

In which scenario is an immediate EGPWS/CFIT Escape Maneuver required without attempting corrections?

• A. On final approach in IMC below 500 ft AGL.
• B. Enroute with an aural warning.
• C. On final approach in VMC.
• D. During takeoff roll.

Answer: (A)

When a CFIT/EGPWS warning is received at very low altitude, you must act immediately to avoid a terrain collision. If you’re on final approach in IMC with less than 500 ft AGL, there isn’t enough time or visibility to correct and safely recover through normal maneuvers. The safest move is to execute the CFIT escape maneuver right away: push the nose up to achieve a prompt climb, apply full power, and configure the aircraft for a safe climbout. Only after establishing a positive rate of climb should you reconfigure for the next phase (missed approach, continue to go-around, etc.). In other scenarios, there’s typically more altitude or visibility to allow corrective actions or a standard go-around, so an immediate escape isn’t required in the same urgent way.

When a CFIT/EGPWS warning is received at very low altitude, you must act immediately to avoid a terrain collision. If you’re on final approach in IMC with less than 500 ft AGL, there isn’t enough time or visibility to correct and safely recover through normal maneuvers. The safest move is to execute the CFIT escape maneuver right away: push the nose up to achieve a prompt climb, apply full power, and configure the aircraft for a safe climbout. Only after establishing a positive rate of climb should you reconfigure for the next phase (missed approach, continue to go-around, etc.).

In other scenarios, there’s typically more altitude or visibility to allow corrective actions or a standard go-around, so an immediate escape isn’t required in the same urgent way.