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Cessna 150 Plane Crash; near Isla Morada, FL

near Isla Morada, FL | 2013-Aug-08

Initial Notification: On 8 August 2013, USCG Sector Key West contacted NOAA ERD regarding a small plane crash approximately 1.4 miles off Isla Morada, FL (25-18N 80-18W). The plane crashed at approximately 1630 local time and had an estimated fuel capacity of 26 gallons of 80/87 Octane fuel. The USCG requested fate and trajectory of the fuel.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Tags:Search + Rescue
Products of concern:Aviation gas
Total amount at risk of spill: 26 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 25° 18.00′ North
Longitude (approximate): 80° 18.00′ West