yikes, im sure that didnt freak you out at all.

Insanity · 2026-09-03T04:33:27

I'd be insanely stressed about this. While at the same time realizing that logically it has flown for _years_ without incident afterwards.

segfaultex · 2026-09-03T13:53:56

I wouldn't, the A380 is designed to fly with just one operational engine.

thedrbrian · 2026-09-03T14:04:47

There is no way an a380 is maintaining level flight with only one engine.

AaronM · 2026-09-03T15:07:30

I think the person above you is mistaken. The A380 is a quadjet. It is certified under FAR (Federal Aviation Regulations, USA) part 25 and JAR (Joint Aviation Regulations, Europe) part 25.

One of the requirements of FAR/JAR 25 is that the directional control can be maintained when two critical engines (that means under the same wing) fail.