He ordered it to come down for a series of water landings in the burning areas.
It is meant to slow flooding in a water landing.
A small plane making a water landing or a boat having engine trouble can be carried away from its reported position by the current.
The capsule could float in case of a water landing.
I took over the control and made an engine-less water landing.
He considered making a water landing but realized it would not be possible.
If it is not on fire, you make a water landing.
The point is that a water landing held out more hope for all members of the crew.
Before my second jump, three hours later, I ask about that water landing.
But a water landing was possible, if the need arose.
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