Fed: Early aircraft incidents may be linked to fuel: CASA

AAP General News (Australia)
01-20-2000
Fed: Early aircraft incidents may be linked to fuel: CASA

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority has told a Senate inquiry today that aircraft problems
from recent years will be investigated in the wake of the fuel contamination crisis.

Contaminated Mobil avgas has grounded 5,000 light planes since January 10, with a test
to clear planes for flying still some days off.

CASA director MICK TOLLER says a black substance detected in three aircraft which experienced
engine failures in April 1998 was …