What action is required to correct an EGPWS aural warning when on final approach in IMC below 500 feet AGL?

What action is required to correct an EGPWS aural warning when on final approach in IMC below 500 feet AGL?

• A. Immediate initiate an EGPWS / CFIT Escape Maneuver.
• B. Climb immediately to a safe altitude and reassess.
• C. Continue the approach and address after landing.
• D. Coordinate with ATC before taking action.

Answer: (A)

When an EGPWS aural warning occurs on final approach in IMC with very little clearance above the ground, the immediate priority is to execute the CFIT escape maneuver. This alert signals an imminent risk of controlled flight into terrain, and waiting to reassess or coordinate first would sharply reduce your margin to recover. The CFIT escape maneuver is designed to rapidly gain altitude and move away from obstacles, typically by applying full power and pitching into a climb while maintaining safe handling, then rechecking your situation once you’re at a safer altitude. Delaying to climb only later, continuing the approach, or waiting for ATC before acting would not provide the necessary altitude gain in such a low-visibility, low-altitude scenario. The strongest action is to initiate the escape maneuver immediately to maximize safety.

When an EGPWS aural warning occurs on final approach in IMC with very little clearance above the ground, the immediate priority is to execute the CFIT escape maneuver. This alert signals an imminent risk of controlled flight into terrain, and waiting to reassess or coordinate first would sharply reduce your margin to recover. The CFIT escape maneuver is designed to rapidly gain altitude and move away from obstacles, typically by applying full power and pitching into a climb while maintaining safe handling, then rechecking your situation once you’re at a safer altitude.

Delaying to climb only later, continuing the approach, or waiting for ATC before acting would not provide the necessary altitude gain in such a low-visibility, low-altitude scenario. The strongest action is to initiate the escape maneuver immediately to maximize safety.