The truth of it is, it is far easier now to ditch at speeds in excess of 150 kts and survive. It is now common knowledge that you can do this. I don't have a problem with someone being able to crash land on a friendly field on the runway, this is legit. But, to be able to hit a surface at 150 kias in water or along a stretch of space other than a friendly field shouyld count as a downed a/c for the victor; this has changed in AH, and IMO it is wrong. But, like most things, any glitch or bug will be exploited by many. I shot down a buff yesterday and severely damaged 2 others in the triad, I left and made my way back to my base, and got no joy; last I saw the guy he was landing in the water.