The absence of this landing hook is one of the reasons Air Force planes cannot land on an aircraft carrier. This arresting gear can stop a 54,000-pound jet traveling at 150 mph within 315 feet.

How do pilots land a plane? Rainen said professional pilots, like the ones involved in the collision, are consistent in their landing patterns.

How do pilots land a plane? Rainen said professional pilots, like the ones involved in the collision, are consistent in their landing patterns.