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... any mishaps. Facts (in chronological order): Failure Mode and Effects Analysis was prepared by Convair and submitted to Douglas, which contained two defects in the design. This report was to be given to Federal Aviation Association. The FAA was managed by Douglas, and with total disregard for human life, they never submitted it. During a model test run the DC-10 blew its forward lower cargo door and the plane's cabin floor collapsed. Douglas blamed it on human failure. Convair sent internal memo about door problem. FAA certified the DC-10 to be air-worthy. The bulk cargo door, of an aircraft traveling from Los Angeles to New York, separated 11,750 feet over Windsor. National Transportation Board recommended changes in the design. Federal Aviation Association issued airworthiness directive that requires immediate attention. Dan Applegate wrote a stern memo to his superior at Convair that expressed his doubts about the entire project and offered some reflections on future accident liability. In ...