Chinese landing
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Meaning · English
The landing of an aircraft with one wing lower than the other.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Undershootings, overshootings, skewshootings and Chinese landings (with one wing low) were a constant worry to Station Commanders, and inability, by reason of shot and shell, to lower or lock landing wheels took a heavy toll.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Chinese landing” mean?
The landing of an aircraft with one wing lower than the other.
Is “Chinese landing” formal or informal?
Chinese landing is generally slang.