Aircraft Fuel Tanks

All vehicles that are powered by fuel contain tanks to safely store the fuel until its eventual release into the engine. Fuel tanks come in a wide range of forms, from the small plastic tank inside of a butane lighter to the external fuel tank of the space shuttle.

No matter if the tanks power your lawnmower or a commercial aircraft, all work in a similar way and must meet similar safety standards. However, sometimes stress, impacts, and leaks can cause a fuel tank to explode, worsening accidents and causing devastating injuries.

Aircraft Explosions

In an airplane crash, often a fuel tank explosion is the original cause of the accident. If air gets into the fuel tank, it can cause a dangerous mixture within the tank that can ignite and explode if it comes into contact with a spark or an open flame. This explosion can completely destroy the aircraft with the force of a bomb.

In other cases, the explosion can worsen the incident. In some aircraft accidents, burning fuel can set fire to the airplane itself or to other objects or people at the crash site. For example, after a crash, burning fuel may catch other buildings or vehicles on fire.

With increased technology, fuel tank explosions are becoming easier to prevent and less likely to occur.

Contact Us

If you or a loved one has been involved in an aircraft crash or other vehicle crash caused by an exploding fuel tank, you may be entitled to legal compensation from the party responsible for the faulty design or inadequate maintenance of the vehicle. To learn more, contact the fuel tank explosion attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ® by calling 800-242-2874 today.