Originally Posted by
FlightDetent
Someone up mentioned A32x being built strong(er). I personally could imagine the computer modelling of that design era already enabled designs with better load-transfer capabilities, less prone to break up. The real life evidence does not support that view, the 737 which is well comparable in terms of structural weight is a lifesaver too (multiple Asian land short accidents, all of the overruns and this one
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If we're quoting anecdotal evidence rather than statistics, then we should take into account events like the Turkish B738 at AMS.