What does EFTO mean in AIRCRAFT & AVIATION

Engine Failure on Take Off (EFTO) refers to the failure of a single or multiple aircraft engines at any time during the take off phase of flight. This type of incident can be caused by mechanical and/or piloting errors, as well as other areas such as airframe, avionics, systems or infrastructure.

An EFTO can include audible and/or visible indications of engine failure such as decreased engine sound levels or vibrations, power loss, smoke and/or fire in the cabin/cockpit area, bird ingestion or foreign object debris damage. Additionally, stall warnings may also be triggered.

In the event of an EFTO the most important step is to remain calm. Immediately call out “ENGINE FAILURE” and follow all emergency procedures outlined in your aircraft manual. If there is enough height and runway remaining you may attempt to continue take off and gain enough altitude to decide on a suitable landing site; otherwise aim for a suitable field or runway ahead. Maintain good situational awareness throughout this procedure and monitor any potential hazards around you (e.g power lines). If necessary pull the mixture control back fully to cut off fuel supply and reduce fire risk.

Prevention is key when it comes to engine failure on take-off incidents; all pilots should perform thorough pre-flight checks prior to every flight which include things like fuel level, instrument readings etc. Careful observation during taxiing will help identify any abnormalities that could lead to EFTOs so these should be addressed immediately. Once airborne keep an eye out for unusual sounds/vibrations from the engine(s) - use caution when flying in icing conditions as this often leads to EFTOs. Finally if you suspect anything malfunctioning while in flight climb slowly with reduced power settings until you’re sure it's safe to return for a landing.

Thankfully not very often; it is estimated that less than 1% of all flights globally experience an Engine Failure on Take Off incident each year due to improved technology & training practices amongst pilots & other professionals involved in aviation operations.

Yes - most large commercial airlines operate with twin-engine designs specifically designed for redundancy purposes i.e with one failed engine they can still safely operate & land without incident; additionally operators use thrust reversers designed specifically for increasing deceleration during landing thus reducing risk of accidents due to sudden change in speed or direction at critical times.

Yes - depending on a variety of factors such as environmental conditions, altitude & runway available etc there are numerous instances where aircraft were able to make successful landings whilst operating with only one running engine.

In exceptional circumstances where both engines fail simultaneously at low altitudes (usually within ~1500ft AGL) close proximity terrain & obstacles become increasingly hazardous obstacles; pilots must employ best judgement when deciding whether it’s better attempt a shallow glide turn towards a nearby airport (if possible given current altitude) or deploy external parachutes which are sometimes found onboard larger passenger aircraft.

Pilots undergo rigorous simulation training which tests their ability response appropriately & calmly when faced with simulated emergency scenarios including multiple failure modes & appropriate corrective action required; this helps ensure that should they ever encounter an actual Engine Failure On Take Off event they would respond exactly how they did during their training sessions.