What is another word for belly-land?
Pronunciation: [bˈɛlɪlˈand] (IPA) 
Belly-land is a term primarily associated with aircraft, meaning to land with the belly of the plane touching the ground instead of the wheels. Some synonyms for this term include crash-land, emergency land, and hard land. Crash-land is used to describe an unplanned, usually violent landing that results in damage or destruction of the aircraft. Emergency land suggests a sudden, unexpected landing due to a problem that requires immediate attention. Hard land is used to describe a landing that is not smooth or gentle but not necessarily damaging. These synonyms help to describe the type of landing and its impact on the aircraft and passengers.
