belly landing

noun

Meaning

An emergency aircraft maneuver where the plane touches down on its fuselage because the landing gear failed to deploy.

Examples

The pilot executed a perfect belly landing after the hydraulic system for the wheels failed.
Emergency crews sprayed foam on the runway in preparation for the impending belly landing.

Synonyms: wheels-up landing, emergency landing

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belly landing

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛli ˌlændɪŋ/

Definition

An emergency aircraft maneuver where the plane touches down on its fuselage because the landing gear failed to deploy.

Examples

The pilot executed a perfect belly landing after the hydraulic system for the wheels failed.
Emergency crews sprayed foam on the runway in preparation for the impending belly landing.
Despite the damage to the underside of the aircraft, everyone survived the belly landing.

Synonyms of belly landing

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