Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT)

This course provides a focused examination of Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT), a significant cause of aviation accidents worldwide. CFIT occurs when an airworthy aircraft, under the control of the flight crew, is unintentionally flown into the ground, a mountain, water, or an obstacle.

The course outlines the key factors contributing to CFIT incidents and explores strategies to prevent them, including poor situational awareness, miscommunication between flight crew and air traffic control, reliance on faulty navigation data, and inadequate use of terrain awareness systems.

By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the knowledge to recognize CFIT risk factors and apply mitigation techniques during all phases of flight, especially in challenging environments or conditions of low visibility.