Emergencies

Notwasserung

The controlled emergency landing of an aircraft on water.

Quick answer: The controlled emergency landing of an aircraft on water.

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Quick answer

The controlled emergency landing of an aircraft on water.

Why it matters

Notwasserung matters because it supports clear communication in Emergencies contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Notwasserung?

In this glossary, Notwasserung refers to: The controlled emergency landing of an aircraft on water.

How is Notwasserung used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Mayday, Mayday, Mayday, hier ist Delta 315, Notwasserung fünf Meilen vor der Küste."

Why does Notwasserung matter in aviation?

Notwasserung matters because it supports clear communication in Emergencies contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Notwasserung?

Notwasserung is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Notwasserung belong to?

In this glossary, Notwasserung is grouped under Emergencies. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

The controlled emergency landing of an aircraft on water.

Operational example

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

Localized term

Notwasserung

Localized example

Mayday, Mayday, Mayday, hier ist Delta 315, Notwasserung fünf Meilen vor der Küste.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Emergencies

Exam relevance

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

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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