A aterragem de emergência
Example: O piloto fez uma aterragem de emergência no campo aberto.
Definition
"A aterragem de emergência" refers to the act of an aircraft landing unexpectedly and urgently due to a sudden problem or threat, such as mechanical failure or adverse weather, aiming to ensure passenger safety and prevent accidents.
Etymology
The phrase "a aterragem de emergência" comes from Portuguese, where "aterragem" means landing, derived from the verb "aterrar" meaning to land or touch down. "Emergência" means emergency, from Latin root 'emergentia,' indicating a sudden or urgent situation requiring immediate action.
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the emergency landing