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Definition of Forced landing

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

Lexicographical Neighbors of Forced Landing

Literary usage of Forced landing

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The New York Times Current History (1919)
"Of these, ninety-seven flights, covering 10,ЯГ)8 miles, were made without a forced landing. He had a total of three forced landings and two uncompleted ..."

2. The History of the 50th Aero Squadron by Daniel Parmelee Morse (1920)
"One had a forced landing- at Chamont aerodrome. ... smashing in forced landing due to bad weather at Macon, one damaged by French guards at Dijon after ..."

3. Basic Helicopter Handbook by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"When making an approach to a pinnacle, avoid leeward turbulence and keep the helicopter within reach of a forced landing area as long as possible. 5. ..."

4. Textbook of Aerial Laws and Regulations for Aerial Navigation, International by Henry Woodhouse (1920)
"... owing to the lack of landing places for aeroplanes, aviators must either stay at home or run the risk of being arrested if they make a forced landing. ..."

5. U.s. Customs Service Guide For Private Flyersby DIANE Publishing Company by DIANE Publishing Company (2004)
"(b) Permission to land at a landing rights airport or user fee airport is not required for an emergency or forced landing (see 122.35). fT. ..."

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