Which statement best describes the commitment after passing ACA(H) when runway obstructed?

Which statement best describes the commitment after passing ACA(H) when runway obstructed?

• A. You are committed to land
• B. You should divert immediately
• C. You should initiate a straight-in circle
• D. You should continue on the approach and hope for the best

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is the commitment point on an instrument approach. After you pass the ACA(H) there, you’re in the phase of the approach where the published path is designed to lead you to a landing on the chosen runway. At this point you’re effectively committed to landing on that runway unless an explicit missed-approach clearance is given or you reach a point where going around is required by the published procedure. So the best description is that you are committed to land. If the runway is obstructed, the proper action is to execute the published missed-approach procedure when you determine landing isn’t safe, rather than diverting elsewhere or improvising.

The idea being tested is the commitment point on an instrument approach. After you pass the ACA(H) there, you’re in the phase of the approach where the published path is designed to lead you to a landing on the chosen runway. At this point you’re effectively committed to landing on that runway unless an explicit missed-approach clearance is given or you reach a point where going around is required by the published procedure. So the best description is that you are committed to land. If the runway is obstructed, the proper action is to execute the published missed-approach procedure when you determine landing isn’t safe, rather than diverting elsewhere or improvising.