👉 Splashdowns are a type of emergency landing that occurs in water, where an aircraft or other vehicle suddenly stops and drops away from the surface. This typically happens when the pilot or operator is unable to control the aircraft due to mechanical issues or due to an unexpected situation like a fire or a malfunctioning engine. In aviation, splashdowns are often used as a means of emergency landing in case of an accident or incident where the plane needs to be safely removed from the ground. They can also