This accident will eventually fall into the same category as the 747
centre wing tank saga. An accident or two followed by speculation
and investigation over many years. There is obviously a design
fault that could recur. But economic expediency by airlines, boeing
and the engine manufacturers means we all take a calculated risk
until the real problem is fixed. My bet is a small mod will be made
to the fuel system, a proceedure change to fuel management etc.
Just as the 747 problem unfolded, they will not acknowledge a
known design fault but will piecemeal create a fix. Why did they
change the centre wing pumps on the 747, why have they built
a nitrogen enrichment system into the latest 747s centre tank.
Different technically, but identical legally. I guess its all part
of human progress, we learn as we evolve, build technology.