In emergencies, when is an ejection seat intended to be used?

• A. When other options are not available.
• B. During routine flight training.
• C. Only on the ground.
• D. Only at low altitude.

Answer: (A)

The ejection seat is a last-resort escape tool designed for emergencies when there are no viable options to safely exit the aircraft. It’s meant to be used when continuing flight or trying other escape methods would likely put the crew at risk, such as in an unrecoverable malfunction, fire, or loss of control. Because it’s a last resort, it isn’t used for routine flight training, isn’t restricted to being used only on the ground, and isn’t limited to low altitude—pilots eject when the situation in the cockpit cannot be resolved safely by normal means.