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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Flight crews say most commercial planes use ventilation systems that could expose people to toxic fumes.

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Shannon De Witt said he is one of them.

“It’s hell on earth,” he said.

De Witt has been on medical leave for the last two years after he said he was exposed to toxic jet fumes during his 18 years as a flight attendant.

“I’m still in recovery. I still have consequences of the fumes events over many years,” said De Witt.

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These fumes can pose a risk to crews and passengers. That’s because most commercial jets use what’s known as “bleed air systems.” The process involves taking air from engine compressors and supplying it to the cabin and flight deck.

Crews say this air isn’t filtered and when fuel leaks, it can contaminate the air supply. They warn the only signal …