It's definitely something that is considered, and the miracle on the Hudson included use of the A320's ditch mode if I recall correctly. https://www.pprune.org

It's definitely something that is considered, and the miracle on the Hudson included use of the A320's ditch mode if I recall correctly. https://www.pprune.org/tech-log/358285-airbus-ditching-button.html https://www.pprune.org/tech-log/358285-airbus-ditching-butto... Looks to be in a few airbus models. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-aircraft-ditch-switch-emergency-landings/ https://simpleflying.com/airbus-aircraft-ditch-switch-emerge... If I recall correctly I've read that the bigger the plane the less likely it is to work but I don't have sources.