Go Around!

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:21:40 -0500

This one did not hook a cable. As soon as the wheels touch the deck pilots go to full throttle. At that point they have either hooked a cable, or are beginning their takeoff to go around for another try. If they were successful in hooking a cable, they are at full throttle when they come to a stop, otherwise they are accelerating to achieve flying speed.
Because the tail hook did not snag a cable, it is dragging on the deck - the shower of sparks from the hook dragging across the rough surface is visible under the tail of the plane.