Planes do dump jet fuel in emergency landings, but this one flew at low altitude over a populated area, affecting nearly 60 children and adults.
A Delta Air Lines flight crew did not notify air traffic control Tuesday before dumping jet fuel over a portion of Los Angeles County that included several schools where children were playing outside, according to federal officials.
But a review of communications with air traffic controllers revealed that the airline crew “did not tell air traffic control that they needed to dump fuel,” according to the FAA. A controller asks whether the pilot needs to immediately return to the airport or to “hold to burn fuel.” The pilot replies that he’s “got it back under control” and will turn back around to the airport.
Los Angeles County Fire and Los Angeles City Fire officials said paramedics treated nearly 60 children and adults for skin irritation or breathing problems at Park Avenue Elementary School, Tweedy Elementary School, Graham Elementary School, San Gabriel Elementary School, 93rd St. Elementary School and Jordan High School after the plane released its fuel in southeastern Los Angeles County. None of the patients needed to be transported to a hospital, and there were no evacuation orders.
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