Operational Procedureseasy#1009
When ditching in the sea, the aircraft should ideally be aligned:
A
Directly into the wind regardless of swell
B
Downwind to reduce impact forces
C
Perpendicular to the swell
D
Along the primary swell if swell is significant
CorrectExplanation
If swell is significant, the aircraft should be ditched along the primary swell direction, even if this means a crosswind component, to reduce impact forces.
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