Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
plane-crash
Noun
/pleɪn kræʃ/
Definition
A sudden and violent event involving an aircraft that results in its impact with the ground or water, often leading to destruction and loss of life.
Examples
- The plane-crash resulted in numerous casualties and significant damage.
- Emergency services rushed to the scene of the plane-crash to assist survivors.
Meaning
The term ‘plane-crash’ refers to an accident in which an airplane fails to maintain controlled flight and collides with the ground or another surface.
Synonyms
- aircraft accident
- aviation incident
- air disaster
