Practice question

An aircraft declares a Mayday for engine failure. Which step does the controller take first?

  1. Ask why the engine failed
  2. Clear airspace and offer the nearest suitable airport
  3. Call the airline operations center
  4. File an incident report

Answer: B — Clear airspace and offer the nearest suitable airport

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