Aviation English
Emergencies

What is Ditching?

Ditching The controlled emergency landing of an aircraft on water.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Ditching” Used in Practice?

Mayday, Mayday, Mayday, this is Delta 315 declaring ditching, position five miles off the coast.

Certification Exam Relevance

ICAO Level 4ICAO Level 5ICAO Level 6EASA FCL.055

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

Related Aviation English Terms

MaydayLoss Of PressurizationMemory ItemsEmergency Descent

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What is Ditching?

The controlled emergency landing of an aircraft on water.

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