deadstick landing

deadstick landing
When a pilot lands a plane after the engine has died; a landing lacking any propulsion control.

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  • deadstick landing — A landing performed without any power; normally consequent to engine failure …   Aviation dictionary

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  • Hard landing — The term hard landing is used to describe an especially rapid or steep descent. The term is commonly used in aviation. Aviation Landing is the final phase in flight where the vehicle returns to the ground. A hard landing occurs when the vehicle… …   Wikipedia

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