Eli5: Why can’t jetliners go backwards under their own power?

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Eli5: Why can’t jetliners go backwards under their own power?

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If they were to back up from the jetway/terminal under their on power, they’d be spraying the terminal wall (usually mostly windows) with whatever debris kicked up by the jet engines. This could lead to damage and potentially injury if something goes through the glass and hits someone.

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