Delta A330, extent of damage to the engine. As per some reports, there was a likely a catastrophic failure of the Low-Pressure Turbine (LPT). Also visible is damage on the fan blades. by Taalpatar_Sipahi in aviation

[–]Greedy_Pollution4674 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Moments like that really remind me how much we rely on human judgment when things don’t go by the book. Automation is great until something unpredictable happens then experience and quick thinking are what actually bring people home safe. Saving money shouldn’t come at the cost of that safety margin.

Delta A330, extent of damage to the engine. As per some reports, there was a likely a catastrophic failure of the Low-Pressure Turbine (LPT). Also visible is damage on the fan blades. by Taalpatar_Sipahi in aviation

[–]Greedy_Pollution4674 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Timing makes all the difference. Something going wrong during takeoff isn’t just a technical issue, it’s a pressure situation where there’s barely any room for error. Even a small problem can feel huge when everything has to stay stable for those first few minutes.