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An accelerated stall typically occurs
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only at very low airspeeds near published Vs.
Stall at airspeeds above Vs is the definition of accelerated stall.
✓ when the wing's critical AoA is exceeded at higher-than-normal airspeed.correct
An accelerated stall happens when the critical AoA is exceeded at a higher-than-normal airspeed, typically during abrupt control inputs, steep turns, or pulling out of a dive while still at high G. Accelerated stall = stall at airspeed ABOVE book Vs because of elevated load factor. Common scenarios: aggressive steep turn, abrupt pull-up, dive recovery, or excessive bank in pattern. The wing stalls because AoA exceeds critical, even though airspeed seems comfortable. Recovery: reduce AoA (release back pressure), then handle bank/power.
only during takeoff.
Can occur in any flight regime where AoA exceeds critical.
only at high altitude.
Altitude isn't a factor for accelerated stall.
Why
An accelerated stall happens when the critical AoA is exceeded at a higher-than-normal airspeed, typically during abrupt control inputs, steep turns, or pulling out of a dive while still at high G. Accelerated stall = stall at airspeed ABOVE book Vs because of elevated load factor. Common scenarios: aggressive steep turn, abrupt pull-up, dive recovery, or excessive bank in pattern. The wing stalls because AoA exceeds critical, even though airspeed seems comfortable. Recovery: reduce AoA (release back pressure), then handle bank/power.
FAA source: FAA-H-8083-3C, Ch. 4, Maintaining Aircraft Control - Accelerated Stallbrowse the reference library →
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