When an emergency strikes in an aircraft, the pilots have only moments to respond with the correct actions to avert disaster. One of the most dangerous times for an airplane, known as a critical phase of flight, is the takeoff roll. During this time, the aircraft is on the ground and accelerating to a very high speed while in close proximity to many obstacles that it could collide with, resulting in disaster. Thus, it is an inherently risky time in the flying experience.