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- noun aviation A sudden landing of an
aircraft , made in case of an on-board emergency or another reason requiring an immediate landing.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun an unscheduled airplane landing that is made under circumstances (engine failure or adverse weather) not under the pilot's control
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