Originally Posted by
Oakape
Traffic Is Er Was - The door sill is above the water when the aircraft is floating, as shown in other footage. The photo in your post shows the aircraft well after it has begun to sink.
Thanks, which is why I said "depending on how high it was initially floating".
Zanzibar - Thanks. I am aware of that 4WD (or any vehicle in water) tip. If however, that door is the only way for the water to get in, the water coming in will not level until it reaches the top of the door, given that the aircraft is sinking, not sitting on the bottom semi submerged) thus trying to push it open against any further resulting inrush as it opens further will be very difficult. I reckon it had to be opened prior to the sill going under.