During an approach and landing, when a WINDSHEAR amber caution occurs, what should be done?

• A. Accomplish a normal go around maneuver
• B. Continue approach as planned
• C. Maintain current airspeed and altitude
• D. Hold altitude and investigate

Answer: (A)

Windshear requires immediate action to escape potential hazards. When an amber windshear caution appears during approach, the safest response is to initiate a go-around to climb away from the windshear environment and regain a stabilized airspeed and configuration. This quick decision helps prevent a rapid loss of airspeed or altitude that windshear can cause near the runway. Continuing the approach, holding altitude, or delaying to investigate would keep you in or near the windshear zone and increase the risk of an unstable or unsafe landing. So, execute the go-around promptly and follow the windshear escape procedure to reestablish a safe, stable approach from clean air.