We just came back from visiting my family in southern California. A few minutes after taking off, Bob noticed that one tank had a MINOR gas leak caused by a loose gas cap. We diverted to land and fix it. No big deal, Bob clarified multiple times with air traffic control that it was NOT an emergency.Upon landing we were greeted by four fire trucks, two police cars and a police helicopter. Basically, we were victims of a game of telephone. Evidently the ground tower interpreted "non-emergency gas leak" as "engine fire".
The firetrucks were sent back home immediately but the airport guys (the ones who would clean up the fire retardant foam) stayed behind and let Anthony wear their boots.
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