flat spin

noun

1. an aircraft spin in which the longitudinal axis is more nearly horizontal than vertical
2. informal.
   a state of confusion; dither

Example Sentences

Brazil were literally in a flat spin: Ademir sent one shot ballooning out for a throw by the corner flag.

From The Guardian

Smoke cascaded from the left wing as the plane went into a flat spin.

From Salon

The undated National Transportation Safety Board report says an area resident watched the airplane barrel roll, climb and tumble, then roll over into an inverted flat spin.

From Seattle Times

He followed with what felt like a diabolical gymnastics combo: Upside-down twist, front flip with a flat spin.

From Washington Times

He followed with what felt like a diabolical gymnastics combo: Upside-down twist, front flip with a flat spin.

From US News