Who is primarily responsible for developing contingency procedures for engine failure after V1?

• A. The designer of the procedure (State)
• B. ATC will provide radar vector for obstacle clearance
• C. The operator of the aircraft
• D. The pilot in close co-operation with ATC

Answer: (C)

Contingency procedures for engine failure after V1 are established by the aircraft operator as part of the company’s standard operating procedures and training program. The operator is responsible for creating, validating, and maintaining these procedures to ensure consistency, safety, and regulatory compliance. Pilots then apply the procedures during takeoff and flight, in close cooperation with ATC to manage obstacle clearance and traffic. ATC provides guidance and vectors during the flight, but they do not design or approve the company’s engine‑out procedures. Regulators set the overarching framework and minimum requirements, but the primary development work rests with the operator. The pilot’s role is to execute the prescribed procedures and coordinate with ATC, not to design them.