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The Delta pilot who dumped jet fuel on schoolkids told air traffic control moments before that he wasn't going to do it
A Delta pilot who dumped jet fuel over elementary school kids in Los Angeles on Tuesday told air traffic control moments beforehand that he wasn't going to do it. Radio transcripts of exchanges between Delta Air Lines flight 89 and controllers at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) show the pilot being asked if he needed to dump fuel, to which he replied "negative." In fact, the plane did dump fuel, which ended up dousing at least 67 people, including dozens of children, with fuel from the plane. Those affected reported skin irritation and breathing problems, but none so serious as to require hospital treatment. ... (full story)