Emily wrote:
wrote:

Matt Whiting wrote:

You are assuming that all such crashes are due to partial power loss.
Isn't so. One
airplane crash on takeoff a few years ago was due to a problem with
the elevator trim, if I
recall correctly. Also, a weight and balance issue can cause a crash
right after takeoff as
can myriad other problems not related to power.



Well, why then do you guys dread an engine failure more than anything
else?


I wasn't aware that we did. I fear the tail or a wing falling off MUCH
more than an engine failure. If the engines quit, at least the plane
will still fly, most of the time.

That and aft CG. With an engine failure, I still have a lot to do and
much is still in my control. With an out of limit aft CG, there is
little that can be done and you have too much time to contemplate your fate.

Matt