Danish Pilot.
I just can't see how you can deny the MD11 design is not flawed, one accident follows another on a regular basis with this Aircraft.
No other manufacturer's widebody's have ended up on their back on numerous occasions after their wing's literally broke off.
Even the best trained, best maintained operators (LH) have had serious accidents and write offs.
What would be a hard landing on any Boeing, Lockheed or Airbus regularly turns into a catastrophe for the MD11.
It is, by any measure very unforgiving of any Pilot not performing at their best
and this describes most of us occasionally, certainly including me.
Last edited by stilton; 19th Oct 2012 at 04:30.