The recorded ditchings of light aircraft in the Scottish waters are few, and as pointed out previously, generally running out of fuel, would appear to be a major cause
A number of ferry flights, Atlantic crossing, appear to have come a cropper, however, again the planning of these events appears very suspect.SEP, Atlantic ferry, in December
A few of those crashed in the mountains before they reached the coast.
I have no issue, other than a lot of people telling me it was very dangerous
to go over water.I carry life jackets, ELT, and for Med crossings, a liferaft, standard stuff really.
My aeroplane does not know it is over water, only me. I had one guy tell me that increased humidity, water vapour, ruins the engine and it may quit
Every time I coast out I remember that comment, I feel abused
