What is Wasserlandung?
In this glossary, Wasserlandung refers to: An intentional or emergency landing of an aircraft on a body of water due to operational necessity or system failure.
How is Wasserlandung used in aviation?
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Mayday, Mayday, wir führen eine Wasserlandung aufgrund eines kompletten Triebwerksausfalls durch, bereit für Notwasserung."
Why does Wasserlandung matter in aviation?
Wasserlandung 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 Wasserlandung?
Wasserlandung is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
What category does Wasserlandung belong to?
In this glossary, Wasserlandung 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.