Some thoughts on the 737 MAX crashes by a pilot and experienced (in fact, some would say legendary) programmer: http://blog.cleancoder.com/uncle-bob/2019/05/18/737-Max-8.html …
-
While there is no guarantee that you will find the problem on the maiden flight, there is a guarantee that putting the programmers on that flight will compel them to find it.
The arch works the same way. Suppose it will only fall in an earthquake. It doesn't matter. We are risk averse and the builders will be significantly more likely to build a strong arch if they are forced to stand under it when supports are first removed.