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Spokane, WA Piper Malibu crash... plane fueled with wrong gas

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Early on but everything points that this piston Malibu was filled with Jet-A by the FBO while the pilot cleared customs. Aviation is very unforgiving to mistakes. The pilot succumbed to his injuries this afternoon. I know this doesn't apply to most of us on this site but thought I would share anyways. Just another reason why I guess that filling my plane from a jug I filled up at the gas station is a good thing. Prayers to the family of the pilot.

 

http://www.kxly.com/news/spokane-news/wrong-fuel-may-be-factor-in-plane-crash/31457488

 

 

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This has happened too many times - that's supposed to be why they dye the fuel different colors.

I like fueling my own, with my tanks or their pump.

EDMO

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Same thing happened to Bob Hoover years ago.  He had just enough avgas in the lines to get airborne.

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