The tragedy of Delta Flight 191 demonstrated that one of the causes of wind shear is a downburst from a convective cloud. The the scale of the downburst, the to aircraft as wind changes are localized within a small column that pushes aircraft towards the surface.
A) Smaller/more dangerous
B) Bigger/more dangerous
C) Smaller/less dangerous
D) A & B
E) None of these

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The tragedy of Delta Flight 191 highlighted the dangers of wind shear caused by a downburst from a convective cloud. The smaller scale of the downburst makes it more dangerous to aircraft because the wind changes are localized within a small column, pushing aircraft towards the surface, making it difficult for pilots to react in time.

The Tragedy of Delta Flight 191 Demonstrated That One of the Causes