What are the 2 reasons to initiate a go around?

• A. Successful landing is doubtful
• B. Loss of visual reference of the intended landing point
• C. Successful landing is doubtful and loss of visual reference of the intended landing point
• D. System failure during approach

Answer: (C)

Go-arounds are performed when you cannot assure a safe landing. The two clear reasons to initiate one are that a safe landing is doubtful and that you lose the visual reference to the intended landing point. If you’re not confident you can land safely, you should not continue the approach. If you also lose the runway reference, you lose the ability to accurately maneuver and judge your position relative to the runway, making a safe landing even less certain. Having both conditions present makes going around the prudent choice, so choosing the option that combines them reflects the safety criteria pilots use for decision-making. While a system failure during approach could also require a go-around in some situations, this question focuses on the two stated conditions that, together, mandate aborting the landing.