Originally Posted by
frontlefthamster
In 'classic' (non-FADEC etc) aircraft, levers all the way forward = maximum fuel flow and something heading towards maximum thrust that the physical installation can deliver; probably lots more that it's rated at in many cases. Catastrophic failure may not be far away, and lasting damage is very possible.
I think that is what happened to the Kalitta 747-200 in Colombia a few years back.