Deadstick Landings: How Pilots Handle Engine-Out Emergencies
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Doubling your groundspeed quadruples the impact force. A hard, flat landing at a high descent rate can still cause injury, even if the cabin remains intact. Keep a controlled descent and a level attitude to avoid any structural damage or injury. In a powered landing, you can adjust thrust to fine-tune your descent angle.
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