hard landing (countable and uncountable, plural hard landings)

1. (aviation) An excessively-forceful touchdown, potentially causing damage to the aircraft.
2. (astronautics) An uncontrolled landing that results in the destruction of the payload or the vehicle.
3. (economics) A marked economic slowdown or downturn following a period of rapid growth.

   Coordinate term: soft landing

hard landing

1. present participle of hard land