hard landing

noun

1. Aeronautics. an uncontrolled or rough landing by an aircraft or spacecraft, usually resulting in damage.
2. Economics. an economic downturn or recession after a period of strong demand and expansion.

hard landing

noun

1. a landing by a rocket or spacecraft in which the vehicle is destroyed on impact
2. a sharp fall into recession following a sustained period of economic growth

Example Sentences

Historically, a big jump in rates typically ends in a recession - and the stock market has been jittery over any signs of that the economy is headed for a "hard landing".

From BBC

LaRiccia and Black, both 28, were attached to the parachute when it deployed without issue, but as they neared the ground, the pair encountered a “dust devil” that caused turbulence and send them into a “hard landing,” according to the management with Skydive Perris.

From Los Angeles Times

Initially, Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi said the helicopter “was forced to make a hard landing due to the bad weather and fog.”

From Seattle Times

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s helicopter suffered a “hard landing” on Sunday, Iranian media reported.

From Salon

News of his helicopter making what state media described as a “hard landing” on Sunday immediately brought new attention to the leader, who already faces sanctions from the U.S. and other nations over his involvement in the mass execution of prisoners in 1988.

From Seattle Times