Chapter 5, Emergency Landing

This aircraft holds too many secrets, as it features the most advanced electronic technology from the United States! Now that it has fallen into the hands of the Soviets, they will undoubtedly dismantle and study this aircraft.

No, I must fly back! Axiusius has once again reverted to his former stubbornness

The pilot, with quick reflexes, exerted forcefully to the right on the control yoke, managing to realign the aircraft. At that moment, the altitude of the plane began to drop rapidly, accompanied by a high-frequency sound that pierced through the air, instilling fear in everyone within the cabin

The cabin was filled with screams, eyes closed, and someone began to draw a cross on the chest.

Moreover, what consequences will this have? Could it trigger a world war

Generally speaking, if an engine is shut down, the first engine on the left side is chosen, as it is the only one among the four engines of the P-3 that does not have a generator, thus it does not need to generate power for the electronic instruments on board. Since there is no exhaust after the engine is shut down, an observation window has been added to the left side of the EP-3.

Ahead, there is an airport! Aksus saw a straight runway in the distance and shouted to the pilot

At this moment, the observer on the EP-3 witnessed a breathtaking scene, as the opposing fighter jet actually severed a piece from their wing

Descend! The pilot pulled the control wheel, intending to descend along the standard glide path. Unfortunately, as soon as he made a move, the aircraft was once again on the brink of losing control, plummeting down like a large stone.

Indeed, there is the airport ahead! The pilot is maneuvering the aircraft, flying unsteadily past it. He knows that he has only this one opportunity! If he misses it, a go-around is almost impossible.

Bie Lian Ke also piloted the MiG-25 fighter jet, closely trailing behind the American electronic reconnaissance aircraft, meticulously monitoring the opponent's flight. From his vantage point, he could see more clearly that the other aircraft was flying erratically, as if it could crash at any moment

"Stop, get off the plane quickly!" said the pilot, unfastening his seatbelt and preparing to run towards the rear of the cabin

"No, hurry up, destroy the electronic devices on the plane!" Having narrowly escaped death, Ashus still remembered his duty

They have already flown over the land, where dense forests can be seen, along with distant villages. Their altitude has dropped to 1,000 meters

A portion of the left wing has fallen off. Although the aircraft is still managing to fly, it will not be able to do so for much longer. The pilot can even foresee that if he makes a sharp turn, the plane will surely lose its balance and crash down.

At that moment, a gust of crosswind swept in, and immediately, the entire aircraft began to shake violently, causing everyone in the cabin to gasp in surprise

The only option is to make an emergency landing

The EP-3 electronic reconnaissance aircraft features a conventional layout, a cantilever low wing, and a traditional aluminum alloy structure. It is powered by four Allison T56-A-14 turboprop engines, each with a power output of 3,661 kilowatts, driving a 54H60-77 four-blade constant-speed propeller. Due to the ample engine power, similar to the practices of World War II bombers, it is common to shut down one engine during many missions to conserve fuel and extend loiter time. If conditions such as aircraft weight and weather are suitable, it is even possible to shut down both outer engines.

Sitting in the cockpit of the MiG-25, looking out through the narrow field of vision, Belenko was momentarily speechless. Andre's recent actions were undoubtedly intentional! It was truly insane to actively collide with the opponent, but the effect was quite good!

"Steady, hold steady!" shouted Axius. Although he was the mission commander, he was not the pilot. Faced with the sudden impact on the aircraft, he had no other option but to shout.

There is an air defense missile position ahead, and Andrei is very concerned that this American electronic reconnaissance aircraft might be shot down by the air defense missiles, which would render all his hard work in vain

Are we going to crash?

The landing gear had already been lowered, but the aircraft was not aligned with the runway. The main landing gear made contact with the ground first, with the left side touching down initially, followed by a rebound and a second touchdown. It skidded for several dozen meters, veering off the runway and sliding into the adjacent grass. The pilot pressed down on the rudder with both feet; in standard procedure, the two rudders had effectively become the brakes for the landing gear. The aircraft continued to surge forward, nearly crashing into the nearby woods before finally coming to a stop. It had slid into the adjacent grass, with the pilot pressing down on the rudder with both feet; in standard procedure, the two rudders had effectively become the brakes for the landing gear. The aircraft continued to surge forward, nearly crashing into the nearby woods before finally coming to a stop.

"It is not possible; our aircraft has sustained a collision and is severely damaged. We can only choose to make an emergency landing and cannot continue flying thousands of kilometers to return!" the pilot shouted.

Where are the places suitable for landing? The navigation equipment on the aircraft has been damaged, and now we can only rely on visual identification to find our targets

The lift provided by the left wing was insufficient, causing the left side to drop suddenly, while the right side, providing excessive lift, rose. In an instant, the massive EP-3 fuselage exhibited a noticeable lateral tilt.

Inside the EP-3 electronic reconnaissance aircraft, the Americans are still concerned about their safety. They have already intruded into Soviet airspace. Will the Soviets shoot them down? It is important to note that the Soviets have a strong sense of sovereignty; they are willing to shoot down even a wayward civilian airliner, let alone this genuine electronic reconnaissance aircraft.

"Return to base, we are returning immediately!" shouted Ashus, as he could see the MiG-25 flying majestically ahead, the red star on its vertical tail so strikingly prominent.

Where should we make an emergency landing? It seems there is a Soviet military airport nearby; we should at least reach land first before discussing further matters

Unfortunately, as soon as Ashus's words fell, shouts from the Soviets could already be heard from outside: "Immediately lay down your weapons and come out of the plane!"

As Asius swayed just now, his body fell onto the seat, his face turning pale. If he were to forcefully command a return, it would only result in a crash midway, leaving no other choice but to make an emergency landing

Nothing should be left for the Soviets

If only the engine was damaged, then after shutting down Engine 1, the aircraft would still be controllable and could continue flying. However, now that a section of the wing has been severed, the situation is entirely different

However, if an emergency landing is necessary, where can it be made? This aircraft is not a seaplane! The only option is to land on land! And the land nearby is occupied by the Soviets!

Only the pilots are still striving

"Sokolovka, Sokolovka, 032 calling, 032 has collided with the intercept target, the intercept target has lost flight capability, and is falling towards our airspace." Andrei called to the base over the radio: "Repeat, the intercept target has lost flight capability and is falling towards our airspace."

"Come on, baby!" the pilot shouted as he pulled the control yoke back with all his strength. Finally, at an altitude of 2,000 meters, the aircraft leveled off.

This is an unforgettable landing for a lifetime

My aircraft is functioning normally and can continue flying. The intercepted target has lost one engine and one wing. " Andrei reported over the radio, "It appears to be making an emergency landing towards our base.

The pilot is diligently stabilizing the control panel, yet the EP-3 continues to descend. If this continues, they will all end up in the sea

Continue monitoring, 032, report the aircraft damage status. The voice from the ground came through the headset