Deadstick landing
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-001604
An emergency landing performed by an aircraft without engine power. The pilot must glide the aircraft to a suitable landing area, managing airspeed and altitude to achieve a safe touchdown. This maneuver requires precise control and judgment, as there is no thrust available for go-around or power adjustments.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-001604 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Aviation maintenance |
| Translations | German: Segelfluglandung; Spanish: aterrizaje de emergencia sin motor; French: atterrissage moteur coupé |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-001604",
"term": "Deadstick landing",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "An emergency landing performed by an aircraft without engine power. The pilot must glide the aircraft to a suitable landing area, managing airspeed and altitude to achieve a safe touchdown. This maneuver requires precise control and judgment, as there is no thrust available for go-around or power adjustments.",
"subject": "Aviation maintenance",
"translations": {
"de": "Segelfluglandung",
"es": "aterrizaje de emergencia sin motor",
"fr": "atterrissage moteur coupé"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/deadstick-landing/"
}
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