Asymetric Thrust
The early part of the Spanair thread gives the impression an engine failure on the MD-80/82 is much harder to control than on twin engine passenger aircraft with the engines under the wings. I had always imagined that asymetric thrust was more manageable on the MD-80/82 because the engines are closer to the centre line of the plane. Also imagined a single thrust reverser deployment was less of an issue for the same reason.
Am I wrong?
I have no view on what caused the Spanair crash, or on the safety record of the MD-80/82, this question is simply to assuage my insatiable curiosity. And no, I am not a journalist.