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During an emergency landing in a public area, curious bystanders begin walking toward the descending aircraft. What should a crew member do?
- A.Say nothing, because talking may distract the pilot
- B.Let them approach so they can help catch the aircraft
- C.Clearly direct people to stay back and keep the landing area clear
Correct answer
C. Clearly direct people to stay back and keep the landing area clear
Why
A descending aircraft with spinning propellers can injure people who do not understand the risk. Clear, direct instructions keep the landing area clear while the remote PIC concentrates on flying.
Source: FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 5 · ACS knowledge area: Emergency Procedures · From the Emergency Procedures & Human Factors practice bank (HUM-024).