Dave wrote:
They HAVE to be landed in a crab, or you drag that expensive #1 0r #4
engine on the rny!

Actually, they *can* decrab in the flare to some extent. Those huge
planes have sufficient inertia that they don't get instantly blown off
the runway even with the wings level. It's the pilot's choice whether he
wants to try a nice landing or just keep it simple and safe.

They are designed to handle the side stress....

Of course.