Wrt the post that had the ditching switch been activated, it would have sealed of the outflow valves, ram inlets etc to prevent water ingestion. Does the switch really do all that ( sorry, not A320 rated )? If it does, I would agree with the poster that sealing off the orifices will help prevent drag forces from ripping open the bottom aft fuselage.
Last edited by woodyspooney; 9th May 2010 at 00:22.