A list of the 10 worst airplanes

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03-26-2013, 10:50 AM

#11

Cubdriver

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Originally Posted by 9kBud

You're thinking of the ASA E120 crash, the Coex one was also due to improper MX when the mechanics forgot to secure the leading edge of the horizontal stab during a boot change, and it separated inflight....

I stand corrected, and again, as you point out it was not the airplane that was at fault.

03-26-2013, 11:28 AM

#12

etflies

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I'm proud to say I've flown the Bro and the Saab. I wouldn't exactly call either one inefficient, and I'd MUCH rather ride in the back of either over an RJ any day. But what do I know?

03-26-2013, 11:34 AM

#13

Scut Farkus

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Agree about the Northwest 757's, piece of crap airplanes. Overheads are about 8 inches in height, no entertainment and worn out!!
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03-27-2013, 07:41 AM

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9kBud

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Cubdriver

I stand corrected, and again, as you point out it was not the airplane that was at fault.

I think we can all agree that for the most part, this list is pretty pointless. Hopefully this author never flies in a 402, I'll make sure he has a fun ride! :edit: just realized that this was a collaborative piece, and man do I mean piece

03-30-2013, 07:31 PM

#15

rj2driver

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Am surprised the dc10 made this list...always thought it to be a solid and dependable bird...

03-30-2013, 09:27 PM

#16

727gm

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They left out the crappy CRJ and ERJ!

03-31-2013, 07:09 AM

#17

CanoePilot

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The md88 I agree with but how can they leave the Crj and erj off of it?

03-31-2013, 08:33 AM

#18

jackal24

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A DC-10 broke the Concorde? No, poor design of the underside of the Concorde's wing broke a Concorde. Economics broke the others.

03-31-2013, 09:07 AM

#19

USMCFLYR

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Originally Posted by jackal24

A DC-10 broke the Concorde? No, poor design of the underside of the Concorde's wing broke a Concorde. Economics broke the others.

No - an unfortunate chain of events happened that led to a mishap.

03-31-2013, 09:46 AM

#20

Laxrox43

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Unless you are a "Daddy-long-legger," the Saab 340 is a comfortable airplane to fly on. Plus, it flies like a dream! Very disappointed in the write-up.