When you only have a small explosive, you want to detonate it as close to the wing as possible, as this is the weakest spot on the plane - you're basically hopi

When you only have a small explosive, you want to detonate it as close to the wing as possible, as this is the weakest spot on the plane - you're basically hoping for the wing to fall off, or at least sever the connections to the control surfaces. Even with a decent hole in the fuselage, there is a very good chance of landing the plane safely as long as the wings stay on. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aloha_Airlines_Flight_243 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aloha_Airlines_Flight_243