fuel dumping
Airborne weight reduction
Fuel dumping is the deliberate release of aviation fuel from an aircraft during flight, typically in emergencies when a plane must land before burning enough fuel to reach safe landing weight.
The fuel disperses into the atmosphere before reaching the ground.
Also called fuel jettisoning.
The pilot initiated fuel dumping over the ocean before the emergency landing.
- jettisonDeliberately discard, especially cargo
- aviationFlying or operating aircraft
- emergencySerious sudden danger
- emergency landingUnscheduled descent due to crisis
- safety procedureSteps to prevent accidents
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