What is the recommended course of action for a windshear warning during approach?

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Windshear on approach demands a controlled, energy-focused recovery using established procedures. The best course is to follow the windshear escape guidance, immediately work to establish and maintain a safe airspeed, and stay aligned with the autopilot/flight director guidance while you monitor the flight path. If the situation persists or you cannot stabilize the approach, execute a go-around to reconfigure for a safe landing. This approach minimizes the risk of stall or excessive altitude loss that can occur if you simply push for a landing.

Why the other options aren’t suitable: trying to descend and land immediately ignores the hazardous airspeed and flight-path changes windshear can cause; continuing the approach without adjustments doesn’t address the instability and can lead to a stall or uncontrolled descent; disengaging autopilot and hand-flying without guidance removes the structured, tested recovery path and can reduce stability and situational awareness during a critical event.