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  2. Schoharie limousine crash - Wikipedia

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    Prestige driver James Pachter said that he refused to drive the Excursion for 18 months leading up to the crash due to its inadequate brakes. [ 53 ] Two days before the crash, the limousine was listed for sale on Craigslist with an asking price of $9,000; the seller claimed it was "DOT ready" and was in "excellent condition" with 180,000 miles ...

  3. Stall (engine) - Wikipedia

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    Stalling also happens when the driver forgets to depress the clutch and/or change to neutral while coming to a stop. [3] Stalling can be dangerous, especially in heavy traffic. [1] A car fitted with an automatic transmission could also have its engine stalled when the vehicle is travelling in the opposite direction to the selected gear. [4]

  4. Sudden unintended acceleration - Wikipedia

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    Diesel engine runaway: Diesel engine power is governed by the amount of fuel supplied. Excessive pressure in the crankcase can force mist of engine oil into the intake manifold, which can be burned in the same fashion as Diesel fuel, thus causing runaway. One-pedal driving mode and lack of brake application in deceleration and reverse actions. [16]

  5. 1990 Interstate 75 fog disaster - Wikipedia

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    The 1990 Interstate 75 fog disaster was a traffic collision that occurred on the morning of December 11, 1990, on a section of Interstate 75 (I-75) near Calhoun, Tennessee, during dense fog which obscured the visibility of motorists.

  6. Nissan persuades US court to decertify brake defect class actions

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    Nissan has plants in Smyrna and Decherd, Tennessee. The case is In re: Nissan North America Inc Litigation, 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, No. 23-5950. (Reporting by Jonathan Stempel in New ...

  7. While 2 fires are out, East Tennessee braces for more danger ...

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    Tennessee Forestry took over the scene at 8 p.m. and monitored the fire into the night, the post said. Gusty winds could cause high fire danger across East Tennessee

  8. 1987 Indianapolis Ramada Inn A-7D Corsair II crash - Wikipedia

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    It sheared, causing the driveshaft to rip open the lubricating oil system, and the engine seized up soon afterward. Air Force mechanics had first noticed excessive wear on the driveshafts of a Corsair in November 1984, and subsequently two others.

  9. Woman finds deadly tiger snake slithering up her leg while ...

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    A woman in Australia realized she had a dangerous passenger onboard while driving 50 miles per hour on the Monash Freeway in Melbourne.. On November 30 at 10:40 a.m., Victoria Police located the ...