Originally Posted by
mosteam3985
I understand that Timbo but the debate in my mind was why the drag from the gear on a fixed wing aircraft ditching in the drink doesnt' cause uhh... "flippage" as often as extended gear on an amphib.
This is what happens when you land on the water, on floats, with the gear down:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBkzh0LKe5I
Do you have any video or picts of a fixed gear, little airplane that landed in the water and stayed right side up? It might have happened, but it's rare.
If you've got Bush Tires, you might be able to do this, but you'd better be close to shore when you do!
Alaskan Bush Pilots Amazing landing skills - YouTube