Emergencies

Pouso Na Água

An intentional or emergency landing of an aircraft on a body of water due to operational necessity or system failure.

Quick answer: An intentional or emergency landing of an aircraft on a body of water due to operational necessity or system failure.

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Quick answer

An intentional or emergency landing of an aircraft on a body of water due to operational necessity or system failure.

Why it matters

Pouso Na Água 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 Pouso Na Água?

In this glossary, Pouso Na Água refers to: An intentional or emergency landing of an aircraft on a body of water due to operational necessity or system failure.

How is Pouso Na Água used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Mayday, mayday, estamos realizando pouso na água por falha total dos motores, preparem-se para procedimentos de evacuação."

Why does Pouso Na Água matter in aviation?

Pouso Na Água 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 Pouso Na Água?

Pouso Na Água is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Pouso Na Água belong to?

In this glossary, Pouso Na Água 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

An intentional or emergency landing of an aircraft on a body of water due to operational necessity or system failure.

Operational example

Mayday, mayday, we are executing a water landing due to complete engine failure, standby for ditching procedures.

Localized term

Pouso Na Água

Localized example

Mayday, mayday, estamos realizando pouso na água por falha total dos motores, preparem-se para procedimentos de evacuação.

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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