Question #103:

Why is an imminent belly landing declared as an emergency? Paraphrase: Why is belly landing an emergency?

Answer:

Belly landing is an emergency situation because it is non- standard situation for pilot , ATC and ground services. And also it is a very dangerous situation for aircraft and passengers. When flight crew prepare an aircraft for a belly landing they should declare MAY DAY because there is a possibility of fire during touchdown, explosion of fuel tanks, destroying of aircraft, and even it can lead to the death of passengers and flight crew. Ground services should cover the runway with special foam to avoid explosion and fire. That is why it should be declared as an emergency.