crash landings
Unplanned rough arrivals
Crash landings are emergency landings in which an aircraft hits the ground with more force than intended, typically resulting in damage to the aircraft.
The term implies survival—a crash landing is distinct from a crash in that the pilot maintains some control: The pilot executed a crash landing in a field after the engine failed.
Figuratively, any rough arrival or abrupt ending: My first week on the job was a crash landing.
- slamForceful impact or closure
- impactForceful contact or consequence
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- aircraftAirborne transportation vehicle
- thudDull impact noise
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