If an airplane is in a dive at 200 KIAS and the pilot pulls back sharply on the elevator control exceeding 5Gs, what could this lead to?

When a pilot pulls back sharply on the control yoke while in a dive, especially at high speeds such as 200 knots indicated airspeed (KIAS), they can induce a rapid increase in the angle of attack. If this maneuver exceeds 5Gs, the aircraft can enter an accelerated stall.

An accelerated stall occurs because the lift generated by the wings is a function of both airspeed and the angle of attack. When the angle of attack increases dramatically, particularly in a high-speed scenario, it surpasses the critical angle of attack, leading to a stall. In this case, the extra aerodynamic load (due to the high G forces) exacerbates the stall conditions, making the aircraft more susceptible to losing lift.

Understanding this concept is crucial for pilots, as recovering from an accelerated stall requires specific inputs and awareness. If the pilot does not manage the pull aggressively or misjudges the situation, the plane might not only stall but could also lead to a more complex recovery scenario.

Other options like stall recovery, normal flight recovery, or controlled descent do not apply in this scenario because they indicate outcomes that would not result from exceeding the G limits in a dive. accelerated stalling is specifically associated with high-speed maneuvers exacerbated