TIL a McDonnell Douglas DC-10 plane was flown past its design limits, rotating nearly upside down (140°) and reaching speeds the gauges couldn't measure. It also landed 35k lbs/16k kgs over the maximum landing weight. However, the plane soldiered on for 28 more years after repairs.

https://tailstrike.com/database/7-april-1994-fedex-705/

https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/1507w12/til_a_mcdonnell_douglas_dc10_plane_was_flown_past/

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