They were simply trying to learn.
I am "addicted to test". I saved* my life or avoided accidents in several opportunities applying stimuli to check the response of the UUT (unit under test).
Sometimes, to test you could destroy it.
In 1993 to diagnose a hidden failure (very difficult to pinpoint) i capsized a car. Just testing.
No consequences, fortunately. Under controlled conditions (test environment)
Did you know the Pinnacle 3701 stall and the subsequent Darwin award?
