During flight, the workload can grow rapidly. This is especially true in an emergency situation. The list of checks to be done grows exponentially as time goes by. This pile up can reach the point of overwhelming the pilot.
Different pilots will respond differently to this condition. One of the most dangerous responses is total shutdown. This is where the pilot's mental capacity shrinks to the point where they can barely maintain level flight, let alone navigation and emergency situation handling. All the while the list of things to be done grows longer. Other pilots will delay some tasks in favor of completing others. Now this should be just fine, f the pilot can prioritize the tasks correctly. however if the priorities are not ordered correctly, then issues can arise. If communication is prioritized but not maintaining level flight, an unusual attitude is likely to occur.
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