how do some planes disintegrate when crashing into the ground?

Question

Is it all still there, just in tiny pieces?

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Answer 1

A plane is made of aluminum. Think of it like an empty soda can, with some wires and upholstery stuck on the inside.

Now imagine that empty can is moving at 400mph, and suddenly hits the ground. It’s going to kersplat and boom into a hundred pieces. Just like an airplane.