MoreMiles, Explosive decompression wouldn't destroy the plane, it would just quickly lower the oxygen level in the cabin and knock everyone out. Pilots, I imagine, would have their masks on and be able to continue to fly.

Since everyone is suppsoed to have their seatbelts on during the flight, I wonder if pilots could take the aircraft on a "roller coaster" ride in the event of a hijacking. This could disable/injure the hijackers, but probably the crew as well.

[This message has been edited by skofarrell (edited 09-16-2001).]