What procedure should a pilot utilize when attempting to land at night without a working landing light?

Maintaining a level landing attitude until the ground is contacted is the most appropriate procedure when landing at night without a working landing light. This technique ensures that the pilot can maintain better control and situational awareness while approaching the runway under low visibility conditions.

By holding a level attitude, the pilot minimizes the risk of the aircraft stalling or landing too hard. Additionally, this approach helps the pilot gauge their descent more effectively, allowing for engagement with the runway at a safe and controlled rate of descent. The visual references may be limited at night, but holding a level attitude can help prevent an abrupt drop in altitude or misjudgment of the landing gear contact.

Other options, such as performing an emergency go-around, might be more cautious but may not always be feasible depending on the circumstances at the moment of approach. Similarly, descending at a steeper angle could lead to difficulty in controlling the descent and increase the chance of an unsafe landing. Flashing the landing lights to signal for assistance might be helpful in certain tactical situations but does not directly address how to safely land the aircraft without a functioning landing light.