malfunction
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Jet fuel is a complex product because of its transportation, segregation and storage requirements, and the dire consequences of a potential airplane-engine malfunction.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
The German said there was a "malfunction in the system" after a ball was called in but which he argued had gone wide.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
The report states that the fuze that was used in the exercise is “extremely reliable” and had only one previous recorded malfunction, in 2017.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026
Founder Shield incorporates "AI malfunction and hallucination" scenarios specifically into professional services policies covering losses the technology causes clients.
From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026
So there they are, three classic preconditions of a plane crash, the same three that set the stage for Avianca 052: a minor technical malfunction; bad weather; and a tired pilot.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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"A Sound of Thunder" by Ray Bradbury
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