| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Plunges nose first | ||
| Sharp falls | Universal | 10 Dec 2023 |
| Takes a fall | LA Times Daily | 06 Apr 2023 |
| Falls headlong from dingy bars, following smell of wine | ||
| Serious downturns | LA Times Daily | 04 May 2017 |
| Serious downturns | The Washington Post | 04 May 2017 |
| Serious downturns | ||
| Goes down fast with a lack of calming drugs, not having a temperature | The Telegraph Cryptic | 14 Mar 2015 |
| Loses altitude fast | ||
| Drastic drops | ||
| Airplane stunts. | ||
| Descends sharply and suddenly. | ||
| Airplane maneuvers. | ||
| Headlong drops. | ||
| Drops sharply. |