Definition
An ATC instruction issued to a pilot conducting a simultaneous close parallel approach, directing an immediate turn and climb away from the final approach course to avoid a potential conflict with an aircraft deviating from the adjacent parallel approach.
Plain English
A controller's order telling you to turn and climb away from your approach right now, because an aircraft on the parallel approach next to you has strayed off course and could become a collision risk.
Context Anchor
Heard on the radio during PRM approaches to closely spaced parallel runways, especially while aircraft are established on final approach.
Derivation
From 'break out,' meaning to suddenly leave or escape from something. In this context, the pilot is breaking out of the approach sequence to get clear of a developing conflict.
Why Pilots Care
These instructions provide the last line of defense to restore separation and prevent a collision when aircraft on closely spaced parallel runways lose proper spacing.
Grounding Statement
A breakout instruction means leave the approach path now because spacing from another aircraft may no longer be safe.
Intuition Check
Do not read “breakout” here as “seeing the runway after leaving the clouds.” Here it means being directed away from the approach path to avoid another aircraft.
Example Sentence 1
During the PRM approach briefing, the captain reminded the first officer that breakout instructions must be flown immediately, even if the autopilot is engaged.
Example Sentence 2
The pilot complied with the breakout instructions without delay to maintain safe separation from the adjacent runway traffic.