Ditching

Definition

A controlled emergency landing on water. Proper technique involves landing parallel to swells or into the wind, maintaining level attitude, and evacuating to life rafts as soon as the aircraft stops.

Related Terms

Emergency Evacuation

The rapid deplaning of all occupants from an aircraft due to fire, structural da...

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