4 ms·I always thought it was because the plane would tip if you put all that weight in the backby npace12 3y agoI always thought it was because the plane would tip if you put all that weight in the backmongol 3y agoThat would be somethingredler 3y agoThis does happen. Some planes, like stretch 737s, have preventive tail-stands ground crew can attach to the back of the plane at the gate.