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At DA/DH, without the required visual conditions, what must you do?

Immediately fly the missed approach.

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  1. Immediately execute the missed approach procedure ✔
  2. Level off and wait for ATC instructions
  3. Continue descending to MDA

Why: 91.175(e) says that when the required conditions are not met at DA/DH, you must immediately execute an appropriate missed approach. Do not wait or try to improve the view by descending.

Huh, didn't know that: The AIM says to advise ATC that a missed approach will be made, and include the reason unless ATC initiated it.

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References

Answer: Immediately execute the missed approach procedure. 91.175(e) says that when the required conditions are not met at DA/DH, you must immediately execute an appropriate missed approach. Do not wait or try to improve the view by descending.

  1. 14 CFR 91.175 Takeoff and landing under IFR www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/91.175
    shall immediately execute an appropriate missed approach procedure
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. AIM 5-5 Pilot/Controller Roles and Responsibilities www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap5_section_5.html
    Advises ATC that a missed approach will be made.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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