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Contaminated fuel likely led to fatal plane crash
GREEN RIVER, Utah (AP) - Contaminated fuel was likely a factor in a plane crash that left two men dead.
Read MoreNTSB reveals contaminated fuel cause for last year's deadly helicopter crash near Green River
We now know the cause of a fatal helicopter crash in Emery County last year. A new NTSB report shows the helicopter's fuel was contaminated
Read MoreNTSB: Contaminated fuel caused helicopter crash that killed 2 Utah men
A helicopter crash that killed two Utah men last year was likely caused by a number of factors, including contaminated aviation fuel, according to federal investigators.
Read MoreMaintaining the lifeblood of the B-52
Fuel laboratory technicians of the 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron test jet fuel, diesel, and other products such as liquid oxygen and nitrogen to make sure Barksdale's planes and pilots are receiving safe and efficient products. This high quality fuel is important as it ensures that Barksdale's planes run well and remain mission-ready.
Read MoreWater in fuel leaves motorists fuming as their cars stall
Motorists were left fixing their cars at the side of a petrol kiosk in interior Keningau when their vehicles broke down just after filling up their tanks last night.
Read MoreOil system maintenance is the key to clean diesel
The most common reason for engine failure is contaminated diesel. -
Read MoreSparse insurance remittals fueling concerns for damaged auto owners
BROCKTON – Shawn Rice and his mechanics at Sparky’s Automotive in Whitman have been working around the clock to clean out the fuel tanks of 52 vehicles, and counting.
Read MoreBrockton gas station customers say their cars 'conked out' after buying gas
Jason Hopkins knew something was wrong when his 2013 Pathfinder’s “check engine” light went on Saturday morning.
Read MoreFrom refinery, to delivery trucks, to your storage tank, chances for diesel fuel contamination are ever present -
The problem is that as fuel system requirements are becoming more stringent, actual diesel fuel quality is going down.
Read MoreJet A1 adulteration triggers safety scare among airlines
Also, just recently, European Aviation Safety Agency, EASA, raised the alarm over the quality of aviation fuel emanating from Nigeria. EASA in its report to NCAA, it alleged that one of the international carriers that fly into the country bought the contaminated fuel in Lagos Airport to fill its Airbus A330 aircraft with a Rolls Royce manufactured engine.
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