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> But there hasn't been design flaw quite like this one. The DC-10 cargo door issue is probably the closest thing. Took two accidents, 346 fatalities and a Hou
by mopsi 7y ago
> But there hasn't been design flaw quite like this one.
The DC-10 cargo door issue is probably the closest thing. Took two accidents, 346 fatalities and a House of Representatives investigation to get the flawed design fixed: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonnell_Douglas_DC-10#Cargo_door_problem_and_other_major_accidents https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonnell_Douglas_DC-10#Cargo_...
- lmm 7y agoNotably that was another case that was widely seen as the FAA treating an American company especially gently.
- philjohn 7y agoAlso the DeHaviland Comet ... first passenger jetliner, but due to poorly understood metal fatigue science had several high-profile explosive disintegrations during flight and along with the lives of those on board, the hopes of the UK being a major aviation player looked bleak until Airbus.