Failure before completing the cross wind turn, or if leaving the circuit, failure below 1,000 feet.
If the circuit is 800 feet, you have completed the cross wind turn and are in level flight making the runway might be a realistic option.
If you are leaving the circuit but still in the climb passing 1,000 feet an immediate pitch down will still be required followed by recovery to the field if possible. At 1,000 feet I would have thought most pilots would have the time and ability to consider this as an option.
Height and speed are your friends. If you are climbing at 85, you want more height than if you are level at 110.
I dont think time has anything to do with it. Height and level flight are the key. If you climb away, level and maintain 600 feet for some reason, it doesnt matter how much or little time has passed it might just as well be in EFATO. Look ahead and to the side and land where ever is suitable, dont worry what is behind you!
