NATA Responds to Suspected Fatal Misfueling Aircraft Accident

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) issued a statement, following the recently released National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) preliminary report indicating misfueling as a possible cause of a fatal aircraft accident:

“The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) was saddened to learn of a recent preliminary report of a fatal aircraft accident related to a suspected misfueling. Aircraft misfuelings are preventable through proper training and eliminating these incidents is a top priority for NATA and our membership. NATA’s Misfueling Prevention Program can be accessed free of charge at www.preventmisfueling.com and includes learning tracks for line service professionals, customer service representatives, FBO managers, and pilots,” stated NATA President Gary Dempsey. “NATA urges ALL FBOs, regardless if you are a member of NATA, and pilots to use this complimentary resource NATA created for the industry. NATA is dedicated to working with our members, partners, and other industry stakeholders to educate the aviation community and keep our skies safe and secure.”