EGAC_Ramper the Ethopian flight to which you were referring had only 50 or so survivors (can't recall the exact number off the top of my head) because many passengers had inflated their life jackets and were not able to get out of the aircraft which sunk in shallow water.
Most died from drowning as opposed to the impact itself.
The pilot involved was an experienced hijack victim, this particular instance having been his third hijack. Captain Leul Abate is now known as 'Lucky Leul'.
SG
