Since everyone looked relatively well (except for the bloody pilot), my inclination would be to hold on to her with her head up. (i had water rescue training) It would be easier with a float.
Precisely. Plus I found it odd that there was no panicking, screaming, etc. when the plane hit the water. Everyone put on their vests just like they were supposed to and left the plane in an orderly fashion. Like Stepford people. Just didn't seem *normal*.