Emergency landing - Guide - UNITAF Force Manual (FM)




Emergency landing
The FM outlines our core skills, policies and guides to ensure every member stands ready for the mission ahead.



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FM/BG-1006.V1.01 - Emergency landing

Brevity Word: "Mayday" — Aircraft is in critical condition and must land.

  • Identify the emergency:
    • Fuel leak – Plan a diversion to safer ground.
    • Tail rotor loss – Maintain high speed, land in a clear area outside hostile range.
    • Engine failure – Execute autorotation immediately.
  • Announce the emergency over command net.
  • Communicate intended landing location to assist recovery efforts.
  • Upon landing:
    • Dismount troops and establish security immediately.
    • Use crew-served weapons if defensible.
    • Relay current position and status to command.
    • Set up a treatment zone if wounded are present.
    • Decide to hold the crash site or move to a better position, depending on threat and terrain.
  • Resume the mission if feasible, or await orders.
Last major change:

Initial SOP Port

Published by Cpl Ross on 21/07/2025 at 14:10

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