emergency landing

Frequency: 8.018.5 per million words

a landing made in an emergency situation, such as engine failure

landingADJECTIVE + NOUN (sense: of an aircraft)

Categories:

emergency

Examples (10)

  • The pilot had to make an emergency landing in a field.
  • Engine failure forced the plane into an emergency landing.
  • Passengers were relieved after the successful emergency landing.
  • The aircraft performed an emergency landing on a highway.
  • An unexpected technical issue led to the emergency landing.
  • Reports confirmed an emergency landing at the nearest airport.
  • She recounted the tense moments before the emergency landing.
  • All crew members were praised for handling the emergency landing professionally.
  • The simulation prepared pilots for various emergency landing scenarios.
  • Despite the rough weather, they managed a safe emergency landing.