The emergency landing
Example: Emergency landing occurs when aircraft must land unexpectedly
Definition
"The emergency landing" refers to the act of an aircraft making an unscheduled or urgent landing due to unforeseen circumstances, such as technical failure or medical emergencies, requiring immediate attention to ensure the safety of passengers and crew.
Etymology
The phrase "the emergency landing" combines 'emergency,' derived from the Latin 'emergentia,' meaning an unforeseen occurrence requiring immediate action, and 'landing,' which comes from Old English 'landian,' meaning to come to rest on the ground. Together, they describe a sudden, necessary landing of an aircraft.
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"The emergency landing" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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