Re:NTSB Preliminary Report – UPS Boeing MD-11F Crash [pdf]
by testplzignore on Friday November 21, 2025 @11:05AM
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Maybe stupid question: Why not have the #1 engine spin in the opposite direction so that it doesn't go towards the fuselage?
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Re:NTSB Preliminary Report – UPS Boeing MD-11F Crash [pdf]
by captaincrowbar on Friday November 21, 2025 @11:14AM
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Because making every jet engine in two different models would make them a lot more expensive. It would also cause maintenance issues because of non-interchangeable parts.