Watch: Ground worker loses grip on fuel hose, causes jet fuel spill at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport; footage shows pipe moving like snake

Oct 13, 2025 - 10:00
Watch: Ground worker loses grip on fuel hose, causes jet fuel spill at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport; footage shows pipe moving like snake
A ground worker at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport lost control of a jet fuel hose during an American Eagle aircraft refueling, causing a significant spill. The airport's containment system captured the flammable liquid, and the area was subsequently cleaned. Investigations into the incident are underway with the airport and its fueling contractor.