controlled flight into terrain en · NOUN
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) An unintentional crash of an aircraft in which an airworthy aircraft flies into the ground while under full control by its pilots or autopilot, typically due to unawareness of the obstacle.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| controlled flights into terrain | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| CFIT | Abbr=Yes | lexicographic |