Eli5: How do planes fly with one engine?

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If you get pushed from one side only, doesnt that mean the plane can only go to the opposite lane? Or cicrling

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The force is uneven, sure. Having one engine fail causes the plane to turn to one side. It isn’t a lot to one side, only a little, because most of the force is thrust pushing forward on the frame overall. It’s even less of an issue if there are more than two engines.

The pilot turns a little bit to compensate. If the plane is pulling to the right, the pilot turns a little to the left and straightens it out.

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