crash landing n an emergency landing under circumstances where a normal landing is impossible (usually damaging the aircraft) v make an emergency landing Synonym(s) crash land
News & Articles crash landing PCSO: Helicopter crash lands in desert A helicopter was forced to make an emergency crash landing in the desert near Pinal County after experiencing total engine failure Tuesday morning. June 25, 2013 - ABC 15 Phoenix No Injuries Reported In Small Plane Accident On Kent Island Sources say three people were on board when a small plane made a crash landing on Kent Island on Tuesday afternoon. June 25, 2013 - CBS Baltimore