As I recall the engines used to fall off Boeing 707s fairly regularly in
flight, something to do with the fact that the pylons were secured to the
wings with frangible shear bolts

At 19:35 17 January 2009, wrote:
On Jan 17, 6:45=A0am, Peter Higgs
wrote:
Hi All, When we first saw those pictures of the passengers standing on
the wings we did not realise that there were no engines on the
underside
of the wings. They had snapped off in the landing, making the plane a
much better boat.

I wonder if this is an Airbus design feature, which could be activated
by
the 'Ditch Switch'. Next time I see any of the lads from Chester, I
will ask them just what the Ditch Switch does.

They certainly make very good planes at Broughton.

Pilot Pete


Slightly off topic but.....
http://www.patricksaviation.com/videos/SUPE=
RGT/3384/
CM