I vote to drop on the fuel situation alone.

His fuel situation is too critical for wandering in circles.

The chief engineer, Brady must have warned him about the fuel situation.

He couldn't stay any longer because of his fuel situation.

The fuel situation was known to be on their minds of the pilot and crew to some degree.

The fuel situation is handled and will gradually phase over.

Course was set for the last position received, after consulting the flight engineer about the fuel situation.

By 11 September, the fuel situation was acute and logistics failed.

Clayton had much the same to say about the fuel situation.

And besides, their dwindling fuel situation left them little other choice.