What is the go-around procedure on the A321 during approach?

• A. Apply go-around thrust, pitch to a safe climb attitude, retract flaps/gear per procedure, and configure for another approach if appropriate
• B. Immediately shut down engines
• C. Maintain landing configuration and continue approach
• D. Discard flaps and descend more steeply

Answer: (A)

A go-around is about aborting the landing and climbing away safely, keeping the airplane configured for a new approach. On the A321, you start by applying go-around thrust (TOGA) to ensure strong initial climb performance. Then you pitch the nose to a safe climb attitude to establish a positive rate and keep airspeed under control. After that, you retract the flaps and the gear according to the published procedure to reduce drag and allow the aircraft to accelerate cleanly. Finally, you configure for another approach if conditions allow, so you can re-enter the approach path with the proper speeds and configuration.

Shutting down engines, staying in landing configuration and continuing the approach, or descending further with flaps still extended would defeat the purpose of a go-around and create unsafe flight conditions.