What action is required when there is a total loss of radios during night operations?

In the scenario of a total loss of radios during night operations, seeking visual reference for landing is crucial for ensuring safety. This action involves the pilot trying to visually identify a suitable landing area or approach path, which is essential when standard communication means are unavailable.

Establishing visual contact with the ground or the destination is important to maintain spatial awareness, evaluate conditions, and make informed decisions about landing. Since there is no communication capability, the pilot must rely on visual cues to guide the aircraft safely. Restoring situational awareness becomes paramount in emergencies like this, making the action of seeking a visual reference the most appropriate and necessary response.

The other options would not be practical or applicable in this situation; for example, abandoning the ship would prematurely abandon the aircraft when there might still be options to land safely. Contacting the Coast Guard is also not viable without functioning radios, and requesting clearance from the OTC would be impossible without communication.