controlled flight
[/kənˈtroʊld flaɪt/]
nounpl: controlled flights
voo controlado
1. A flight in which the aircraft is being actively managed by the pilot or autopilot system with all systems functioning normally
The pilot maintained controlled flight despite the severe weather conditions.
O piloto manteve o voo controlado apesar das condições climáticas severas.
2. Flight status where the aircraft's trajectory, altitude, and heading are being actively regulated
After the engine failure, the crew struggled to maintain controlled flight.
Após a falha do motor, a tripulação lutou para manter o voo controlado.
3. In aviation accidents, the distinction between controlled and uncontrolled flight during descent
The investigation determined whether the aircraft was in controlled flight at impact.
A investigação determinou se a aeronave estava em voo controlado no momento do impacto.
This is a specialized aviation term used internationally in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. It is critical in aviation safety protocols and accident investigations. The term gained particular prominence in aviation safety discussions, especially regarding the phenomenon of 'Controlled Flight Into Terrain' (CFIT), which occurs when an airworthy aircraft is flown under pilot control into the ground.
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