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TAWS | Understanding the Terrain Awareness and Warning System
The CTS Team
April 1, 2025
Background of TAWS The Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) was developed in response to the alarming number of Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) accidents, which occur when an airworthy aircraft inadvertently collides with terrain due to low visibility or lack of pilot situational awareness. These accidents were a leading

TAWS | Understanding the Terrain Awareness and Warning System
The CTS Team
April 1, 2025
Background of TAWS The Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) was developed in response to the alarming number of Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) accidents, which occur when an airworthy aircraft inadvertently collides with terrain due to low visibility or lack of pilot situational awareness. These accidents were a leading