Parachutists' descent finding ditch (4)

I believe the answer is:

drop

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This could be a double definition.

'parachutists' descent' is the first definition.
'drop' can be an answer for 'descent' (drop is a kind of descent). I am not certain of the 'parachutists'' bit.

'ditch' is the second definition.
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(Other definitions for drop that I've seen before include "Fall in small globule" , "Go to ground" , "A little medicine" , "Wee dram" , "Discontinue; sink" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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