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Old 25th February 2001 | 23:03
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If it ever comes to that, I would rather take my chances with the ground than the sea.
I have heard about 1 successful ditching of a C130 sometime ago. Not too sure about the detail though.
As for today's jet (especially the big ones), the stalling speed is pretty high, so if you have to do it, dump all your fuel.