Well done that pilot[sm=thumbs_up.gif].
Having said that, I just cant believe this problem is because of a MAJOR design error. It's just a to obvious weak spot, any one with half decent building, never mind design experience could spot it a mile off... and this plane has been around for years, somebody must a spotted it before.
Somebody post the relevant part of the plan... and let the inquisition begin[sm=49_49.gif]