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If poor aircraft controllability is experienced during an emergency go-around with full flaps, the cause is most probably due to

A

excessive airspeed with full flaps extended.

B

the high-power, low-airspeed situation with the airplane trimmed for a full-flap configuration.✓ Correct Answer

C

a reduction in the angle of attack with full flaps to the point where the aircraft control is greatly impaired.

Explanation

During a go-around the airplane is slow, trimmed nose-up for the full-flap approach, and suddenly given takeoff power; the Airplane Flying Handbook notes that this combination produces strong pitch-up and left-turning tendencies that can make control difficult. Airspeed is low, not excessive, and flaps do not reduce angle of attack to the point of losing control.

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