Outdated Fuel Tanks in Civilian Helicopters Pose Potential Dangers

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Explosions of fuel tanks of civilian helicopters, including air ambulances and police choppers, have led to dozens of deaths, an investigation finds.

Dec. 28, 2015, 9:27 PM EST / Updated Dec. 28, 2015, 9:27 PM EST

By Tom Costello

Explosions of fuel tanks of civilian helicopters — including air ambulances and police choppers — have led to dozens of deaths since 1994, according to a new investigation. Watch the report from NBC News' Tom Costello:

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Outdated Fuel Tanks in Civilian Helicopters Pose Potential Dangers

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Tom Costello

Tom Costello is an NBC News correspondent based in Washington, D.C.

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