Crash-land

Pronunciation: /ˈkɹæʃ- ˈɫænd/

Crash-land (verb)

  1. To land an aircraft or spacecraft in an emergency, often because of damage or a serious problem during flight.
  2. To make an emergency landing in a rough or unsafe way, usually with damage or danger to people or equipment.

Examples

  • The pilot crash-landed the plane to avoid the storm.
  • They crash-landed the helicopter after the engine failed.