Emergency Landing (Noun)
Meaning
An unscheduled airplane landing that is made under circumstances (engine failure or adverse weather) not under the pilot's control.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The pilot declared an emergency landing due to severe engine failure and headed towards the nearest airport.
- In the event of an emergency landing, the flight attendants are trained to evacuate the plane quickly and safely.
- The airline was forced to make an emergency landing in a nearby field after the pilot reported a loss of cabin pressure.
- Due to severe thunderstorms, the pilot had to make an emergency landing, diverting the plane to a different airport.
- The emergency landing was executed flawlessly by the experienced pilot, saving all the lives on board.