How does accelerated slipstream benefit an aircraft during engine failure?

Accelerated slipstream significantly benefits an aircraft during engine failure by increasing lift on the functioning engine. When one engine fails, particularly in multi-engine aircraft, the airflow over the wings can be affected, leading to a reduction in lift on the side of the functioning engine.

Accelerated slipstream occurs when the working engine produces a high-speed airflow that aids in maintaining a more effective lift. This improved airflow over the wings enhances the performance of the functioning engine, thus compensating for the loss of power from the failed engine. By allowing for a better lift-to-drag ratio, this phenomenon can help the pilot maintain better control and manage the aircraft's flight path more effectively during such an emergency situation.

Options that address drag reduction, stabilization of flight attitude, or enhanced landing capabilities may contribute to the overall handling of the aircraft but do not directly highlight the primary benefit of increased lift from the accelerated slipstream in response to an engine failure. Without the lift increase, maintaining controlled flight could become much more challenging.