fireflybob,
I don't think anyone would really care if that were the case. The PLA / RNLI / passers by will gladly pick you up, and you'll be sipping something nice within minutes of your ditching. Most of the Thames has live camera feeds to the PLA, so someone will be there very quickly indeed!
When it comes to insurance however (also if there was the loss of life), the insurance company will no doubt try to claim that you (or the pilot) was not abiding by the rules and probably do their best not to pay out. Classic insurance though - i'd be honest though - much more happy to be alive!
Last edited by alex90; 25th Aug 2016 at 20:30.
Reason: spelling