How can the crew respond to an engine failure during flight?

In the event of an engine failure during flight, the crew's primary focus is on maintaining control of the aircraft and ensuring safety for everyone on board. Executing a controlled descent and managing thrust represents a standard and effective response.

This approach involves assessing the aircraft's performance and handling characteristics after losing one engine. Maintaining altitude may not always be possible, so a controlled descent allows the crew to safely navigate to a lower altitude where they can continue to manage the aircraft’s energy and make informed decisions regarding the next steps, including identifying potential landing sites. Thrust management is equally important as it helps the pilot maintain directional control and optimize performance while dealing with the asymmetrical thrust created by an engine failure.

In this situation, however, initiating a mayday call, performing an emergency landing immediately, and shutting down all non-essential systems might not be the most prudent first steps the crew should take. A mayday call is essential but should not distract from the immediate need to control the aircraft effectively. An emergency landing should be planned based on a thorough evaluation of the situation, and shutting down non-essential systems could reduce overall situational awareness and safety during such a critical event. Therefore, executing a controlled descent while managing thrust is the most appropriate initial response to an engine