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Decision making and flight planningQuestion 761 of 934

In the risk matrix, which severity level means fatalities or total loss?

  1. Critical
  2. Marginal
  3. Negligible
  4. Catastrophic
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Correct answer: Catastrophic

Catastrophic results in fatalities or total loss. Critical means severe injury or major damage.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making — Assessing Risk, page 45

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026