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Old 23rd February 2021, 10:28   #21
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Originally Posted by WillyHeckaslike View Post
Well, what is the alternative if a wrecked engine destroys a wing or an aircraft? The choice as in many cases must be of damage limitation ... I would guess.

If the shear pins are for location only then surely by definition they serve no other purpose ... assuming that you are correct.

It might be if it were relevant to this thread. But, is it?
Item 1 - Yes, everyone has a perception for this issue. One could easily say it would be o.k. to land on a school (obviously pre-covid). In other words, the collateral damage and death toll could exceed the passenger numbers on board.

Item 3 - Personally I would think so but again it is an objective thing for each person. The engine nacelle is supposed to contain a engine exploding.

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