A routine aircraft refueling took an unexpected turn at DFW Airport when an airport worker lost control of the fuel hose, drenching an American Airlines plane in highly flammable liquid. Multiple news outlets captured the chaos, describing it as a “wild video” moment that underscores potential safety concerns.

Severe thunderstorms in the Dallas-Fort Worth area led to over 140 American Airlines flight cancellations, affecting routes to Fort Lauderdale, Newark, and Phoenix. Thousands of passengers were left trying to rebook flights amid significant travel disruptions.