Recent Advancements in Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT) Prevention

Abstract

A properly operating aircraft can experience a controlled flight into terrain (CFIT), which is a type of aviation mishap that causes the loss of life and property when it crashes into land or water. The aviation industry has been very concerned about CFIT accidents, and great efforts have been made to avoid them. The most current developments in CFIT prevention are summarised in this research paper. The study analyses existing CFIT prevention technologies, such as enhanced ground proximity warning systems (EGPWS), synthetic vision systems (SVS), and terrain awareness and warning systems (TAWS). It also looks at the possibility of cutting-edge technologies to improve CFIT prevention, such as automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) and satellite-based augmentation systems (SBAS). The use of CFIT prevention technologies in different aircraft types is discussed in the paper, which also emphasises how effective these systems are at lowering CFIT accidents. It also examines the difficulties and constraints involved in putting CFIT prevention technologies into practice, such as the requirement for appropriate training and the expense of equipment. In order to further improve aviation safety, the paper emphasises the significance of ongoing study and development of CFIT prevention technologies. The use of these technologies can greatly lower the occurrence of CFIT accidents and increase the safety of air travel, especially when combined with pilot training and situational awareness.