If you look up the DC-10's history, you'll see a grimmer picture than the 737 Max, as the DC-10 had several physical flaws that were covered up, some of which c

If you look up the DC-10's history, you'll see a grimmer picture than the 737 Max, as the DC-10 had several physical flaws that were covered up, some of which could lead to disabling of the control surfaces. The Max has definitely been bad, especially for the modern era, but unfortunately, lack of training on the system at fault is also a significant factor in the crashes. Had pilots known more about the system, the crashes could have been prevented. There's speculation that the acquisition of McDonnel Douglas brought in some bad company culture that lead to the Max issues.