Q&A: What was the design flaw in the early Douglas McDonnel DC-10 plane that made it prone to disaster?

Question by The Wanderer: What was the design flaw in the early Douglas McDonnel DC-10 plane that made it prone to disaster?

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Answer by gromit801
One was a cargo hatch latch that gave way in flight, and the other was the large pins that held the engine to the pylon.