What happens if aircraft exceeds maneuvering limits that compromise flight safety?

When an aircraft exceeds its maneuvering limits, it directly compromises flight safety, necessitating a "knock it off" call. This call serves as an immediate directive to suspend further actions or maneuvers that could worsen the situation or lead to an unsafe flight condition. By issuing this call, the crew can stabilize the aircraft and reassess their situation in a controlled manner. This approach emphasizes prioritizing safety by halting all operations that could lead to further risk, thereby allowing for a focus on regaining safe operational parameters.

The other options may involve important aspects of operational decision-making, but they do not directly address the urgency and immediate nature of safety concerns arising from exceeding maneuvering limits. For example, reassessing plans or reviewing mission objectives may be necessary later but do not provide the immediate response needed in such a critical scenario. Similarly, while immediate landing procedures might be appropriate depending on the situation, the "knock it off" call is the initial step to ensure immediate safety and control before any further actions are taken.