When looking for a place to land, there are two common spots you're going to look: fields and roads. Unfortunately, both of them come with their fair share of risks. But if you pick a good spot, chances are very high that you'll walk away from the landing.

Most of the time you're looking for an open field with a relatively flat place to land. But fields don't have to be completely open. Landing in dense vegetation, like a corn field or an area with brush or small tress actually does a very good job at stopping an aeroplane.

Many times an aeroplane that lands in areas like these is repairable and can fly again. Picking an open field is obviously one of the best options for landing. It gives you plenty of room to manoeuvre, set up for landing, and land into the wind. Additionally, most fields are big enough to get you plenty of wiggle room, if you end up short or long of your landing spot.

"Harvested cornfield," is appropriate because such fields are generally flat and free of obstacles that could pose a danger during landing. After the corn has been harvested, the field tends to have a relatively smooth surface with few tall obstructions like trees or power lines, making it a safer option compared to areas with more debris, uneven terrain, or dense vegetation.

Additionally, harvested cornfields are often large enough to allow the aircraft to come to a stop safely before reaching any boundary or obstruction. Thus, they present the fewest risks to both the aircraft and its occupants in an emergency landing scenario.