The 2013 Mayflower oil spill occurred when ExxonMobil 's 20-inch Pegasus crude oil pipeline spilled near Mayflower , Arkansas on March 29 , causing crude to flow through yards and gutters , and towards Lake Conway . Wildlife was coated in some places . Twenty-two homes were evacuated , due to the fumes and fire hazard . Some estimates say the total amount spilled could reach upwards of 300,000 gallons diluted bitumen were spilled . Hook cracks and extremely low impact toughness in the LF-ERW seam were identified as causes of the failure
2013 Mayflower oil spill
2013 Mayflower oil spill
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