emergency landing

Thân thiện

The pilot performed an emergency landing in the open field.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An unscheduled airplane landing made under circumstances not under the pilot's control: This refers to a landing that is not part of the flight plan and is necessitated by an urgent situation, such as engine failure, adverse weather, or a medical issue on board, requiring immediate action to ensure safety.

Usage

• Noun:
  • The term "emergency landing" is used to describe the event or action itself. It is a compound noun where "emergency" modifies "landing" to specify the type.
  • It is typically used in aviation contexts, news reports, and safety discussions.
  • Example: The pilot executed a successful emergency landing in a field after the engine caught fire.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The flight crew prepared the passengers for an emergency landing.
  • An emergency landing was declared due to a sudden loss of cabin pressure.
  • The airport cleared the runway for our emergency landing.

Advanced Usage

• "to make an emergency landing": This is the standard verb phrase used to describe the pilot's action.
  • The aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing on the highway.
• "to perform an emergency landing": A less common but acceptable synonym for "make."
  • The skilled pilot performed an emergency landing with minimal damage.

Variants and Related Words

• Forced landing (n): Often used synonymously with "emergency landing," though it may emphasize the lack of alternative options more strongly.
  • The forced landing was caused by a bird strike.
• Precautionary landing (n): A landing made due to a potential problem, but where the situation is less immediately critical than a full emergency.
  • The pilot opted for a precautionary landing to investigate a warning light.

Synonyms

• Forced landing: An unscheduled landing made necessary by circumstances.
• Unscheduled landing: A broader term that includes any landing not on the original plan, which may or may not be an emergency.

Related Phrases

• "to declare an emergency (landing)": The formal act of notifying air traffic control of the urgent situation.
  • The captain declared an emergency landing with the nearest tower.
• "emergency landing site": The location, which may not be an airport, where the aircraft lands.
  • The field served as an adequate emergency landing site.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an unscheduled airplane landing that is made under circumstances (engine failure or adverse weather) not under the pilot's control

Từ đồng nghĩa

• forced landing