Originally Posted by Right-Hand-Man
I'm sure some of u might remember the tragic incident in the netherlands when the no. 3 engine of a 747 freighter fell off ( rather flew off) at maximum thrust, came back, knocked the no. 4 engine off which completely cripled the right wing, reducing lift capailities. This eventually sent the big bird crashing into an occupied appartment block killing the crew and people on the ground. These accidents are the same, just with different outcomes. I suppose it depends on the curcumstances really.
These incidents are not restricted to 747's. a number of years ago a cargo 707 landed succesfully on a military base in France after shedding two engines on right side, only to burn to a crisp after landing. The captain at the time was upset about losing his cargo......
Don't forget that a lot of the freighters have enjoyed a previous life in a self loading cargo environment.
Boeing may have come up with a fix, but the company will still have to implement it!