Which sequence correctly lists the passenger actions after exiting through the OWE in a ditching?

• A. Step through the exit, inflate vest outside, attach lifeline to the eyelet on the wing, jump into the water
• B. Attach lifeline to eyelet on the wing, step through the exit, inflate vest outside, jump into the water
• C. Jump into the water, step through the exit, attach lifeline to the eyelet on the wing, inflate vest outside
• D. Step through the exit, attach the lifeline to the eyelet on the wing, inflate vest outside, jump into the water

Answer: (D)

The sequence being tested is how to safely transition from the aircraft to water after using an over-wing exit in a ditching. After stepping through the exit onto the wing, you first attach the lifeline to the eyelet on the wing. This keeps you connected to the aircraft’s safety system and helps rescuers locate you and prevent you from drifting away from the wing or life raft. Once the line is secure, you inflate your life vest outside the aircraft so you’re buoyant as you move into the water, avoiding entanglement or obstruction that could occur if you tried to inflate in a cramped space or while still near the exit. Finally, you leap or drop into the water with buoyancy in place and the lifeline attached, reducing the risk of getting separated from the group or from rescue assets.