What happens if the Pax rush to the back?
Just seen the report of a nose-wheel collapse at Paris, which got me thinking...
As the main-wheels on nearly every aircraft are very close to the C of G, what would happen if all the pax went to the rear of the plane? Would the nose-wheel lift off the ground?
A typical scenario would be if fumes were seen coming from the cockpit end, which caused a panic.
With light GA aircraft or gliders, I know it is very easy to put the tail onto the ground with just the weight of one person.