How to Handle Engine Failure in a Twin-Engine Aircraft
GlobalAir - Aviation News Posted By: Divinity Price, GlobalAir.com Few moments in a pilot’s career are as heart-stopping as an engine failure in a twin-engine aircraft. While the redundancy of a second engine provides a safety net, mishandling the situation can turn a manageable emergency into a catastrophe. Recognizing the Failure In a Piper PA-44 Seminole, engine failures are typically recognized by a sudden yaw toward the failed engine, loss of thrust, and possibly an illuminated annunciator panel. [...]