Operations

Controlled Flight Into Terrain(CFIT)

Definition

An accident where an airworthy aircraft is flown into terrain, water, or obstacles without the crew awareness. CFIT remains one of the leading causes of fatal aviation accidents worldwide.

Related Terms

Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System(EGPWS)

An advanced GPWS using a worldwide terrain database and GPS position to provide ...

Situational Awareness(SA)

A pilot mental model of what is happening around the aircraft, including positio...

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