Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 14 hours ago
Install a BRS before you need it! More than four decades of design and engineering experience working hand-in-hand with aircraft manufacturers to create customized and reliable safety solutions. brsaerospace.com
Melanie A. Folcik Barillaro describes what is important to keep in mind if you do have to make an emergency off-airport landing on different types of terrain, such as in a desert, in the mountains, on water or on a highway.
00:00 Introduction
00:46 Desert Terrain
01:33 Mountainous Terrain
02:46 Forest Terrain
04:15 Water Landings
06:42 Highway Landings
WINGS Credit:
To get WINGS credit for watching this video series, complete a short 15-question quiz with a passing score of 100 percent. Go to the course bit.ly/ElCrashConsiderations
Note, your login used to take the quiz must match your FAA WINGS login.
Learn More:
Emergency Procedures Safety Spotlight
aopa.org/training-and-safety/online-learning/safety-spotlights/emergency-procedures
Survive: Beyond the Forced Landing
aopa.org/training-and-safety/online-learning/safety-spotlights/survive-beyond-the-forced-landing
Backcountry Resource Center
aopa.org/training-and-safety/air-safety-institute/backcountryresourcecenter
Emergency Procedures Safety Center
aopa.org/training-and-safety/air-safety-institute/safety-centers/emergency-procedures
A Message from ASI Staff:
We share a deep passion for aviation safety. As compassionate pilots, we bring together safety research, analysis, and knowledge in creative ways to share aviation safety education with you—with the ultimate goal of one day having zero fatal accidents in GA. If you find this information valuable, please consider a donation to support our work. bit.ly/AOPASafetyDonate
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is the largest community of pilots in the world, providing aviation advocacy, education & inspiration. AOPA has represented the freedom to fly for all pilots since 1939. To learn more about becoming a member visit aopa.org/joinforsafety
Check out the Air Safety Institute Website:
aopa.org/training-and-safety/air-safety-institute
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Install a BRS before you need it! More than four decades of design and engineering experience working hand-in-hand with aircraft manufacturers to create customized and reliable safety solutions. brsaerospace.com
Melanie A. Folcik Barillaro describes what is important to keep in mind if you do have to make an emergency off-airport landing on different types of terrain, such as in a desert, in the mountains, on water or on a highway.
00:00 Introduction
00:46 Desert Terrain
01:33 Mountainous Terrain
02:46 Forest Terrain
04:15 Water Landings
06:42 Highway Landings
WINGS Credit:
To get WINGS credit for watching this video series, complete a short 15-question quiz with a passing score of 100 percent. Go to the course bit.ly/ElCrashConsiderations
Note, your login used to take the quiz must match your FAA WINGS login.
Learn More:
Emergency Procedures Safety Spotlight
aopa.org/training-and-safety/online-learning/safety-spotlights/emergency-procedures
Survive: Beyond the Forced Landing
aopa.org/training-and-safety/online-learning/safety-spotlights/survive-beyond-the-forced-landing
Backcountry Resource Center
aopa.org/training-and-safety/air-safety-institute/backcountryresourcecenter
Emergency Procedures Safety Center
aopa.org/training-and-safety/air-safety-institute/safety-centers/emergency-procedures
A Message from ASI Staff:
We share a deep passion for aviation safety. As compassionate pilots, we bring together safety research, analysis, and knowledge in creative ways to share aviation safety education with you—with the ultimate goal of one day having zero fatal accidents in GA. If you find this information valuable, please consider a donation to support our work. bit.ly/AOPASafetyDonate
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is the largest community of pilots in the world, providing aviation advocacy, education & inspiration. AOPA has represented the freedom to fly for all pilots since 1939. To learn more about becoming a member visit aopa.org/joinforsafety
Check out the Air Safety Institute Website:
aopa.org/training-and-safety/air-safety-institute
Follow AOPA on X:
https://x.com/flywithaopa
Follow AOPA on Instagram:
instagram.com/flywithaopa
Follow AOPA on Facebook:
facebook.com/flywithaopa
#aopa #flywithaopa #aviation #pilot #flying #planecrash #planeaccident
