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Jet Fuel Spill at DFW After Refueling Mishap Under American Eagle Plane

Airport officials report the spill was contained and cleaned as American Airlines investigates.

Overview

  • Video shows a ground worker losing control of a refueling hose, sending fuel under the aircraft at a Terminal E gate.
  • DFW officials said spill‑containment systems captured the fuel and the affected surface was cleaned.
  • American Airlines said it is reviewing the incident with the airport and fueling contractor Menzies, and that cleanup followed procedure.
  • The volume of fuel released has not been determined, and no injuries or damage were reported.
  • Nearby gates were briefly paused during the response, and Menzies had not provided comment by publication.