How do load factor and weight and balance relate to flight safety?

How do load factor and weight and balance relate to flight safety?

• A. They determine cabin pressurization only
• B. Proper weight and balance ensure desired controllability; overweight or unbalanced loads distort fuel consumption, handling, and performance.
• C. They affect only takeoff run distance, nothing else
• D. They are irrelevant to flight safety

Answer: (B)