ditching
noun/ˈdɪt͡ʃɪŋ/
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Aeronautics, Aerospace, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A deliberate crash landing on the sea or other body of water.
- Model test and actual ditchings of various aircraft indicate that ditchings into the wall of water created by the major swell is roughly analogous to flying into a mountain.1990, Operator's Manual for Army U-21G Aircraft: