During takeoff, if an engine failure occurs after V1, what is the recommended action?

• A. If above V1, continue takeoff, maintain control, apply OEI climb as required, follow QRH and missed approach if needed.
• B. Immediately stop the aircraft on the runway.
• C. Abort takeoff and perform aggressive braking, regardless of speed.
• D. Fly level until reaching a safe altitude and then decide.

Answer: (A)

Once past V1, you’re committed to takeoff because there isn’t enough runway remaining to guarantee a safe stop with an engine failure. So, if an engine fails after V1, the recommended action is to continue the takeoff, maintain aircraft control with coordinated use of rudder and ailerons, and perform the one-engine-inoperative climb using the appropriate performance data. Follow the QRH procedures for an engine failure, secure the failed engine as required, and climb out on the remaining engine to a safe altitude. If obstacle clearance or performance dictates, execute the missed approach per procedure. Stopping on the runway, aggressive braking, or flying level to decide later do not provide the required safety margins once V1 has been passed.