Eli5: why isn’t a plane experiencing turbulence considered dangerous?

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Eli5: why isn’t a plane experiencing turbulence considered dangerous?

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Because if the manufacturers or the inspectors or the pilots had any reason to believe that the plane was not structurally sound enough to withstand the turbulence you would be taking off in the first place.

Planes are built to withstand serious punishment. Check out the links others have sent regarding wing stress testing etc.

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