force land
/ˈfɔrsˌlænd/
verb
- To land an aircraft in an emergency because of mechanical failure, bad weather, or other problems.
- The helicopter force-landed safely on the beach after its fuel ran out.
- The pilot had to force-land the plane in a field after both engines failed.
- Due to a sudden storm, the small aircraft was forced to force-land on a highway.
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