Decision making and flight planningQuestion 787 of 934

A pilot makes a crash landing, and has no good reason to think rescuers will not find the aircraft. What is best?

  1. Walk toward the nearest road as soon as possible
  2. Leave the aircraft and shelter in the nearest trees
  3. Stay with the aircraft and prepare to signal
  4. Wait one day, then walk away to look for a road
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Correct answer: Stay with the aircraft and prepare to signal

The aircraft is easier to see from the air than a person.

Source: Aeronautical Information Manual (FAA, Basic with Change 3, 9 July 2026), AIM 6-3-2 Obtaining Emergency Assistance, page 506

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026