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Overheating bearing failures remain a small fraction representing less than 2% of all accidents.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2024

"Overheating may lead to collapse or even death."

From Salon • Sep. 4, 2023

Overheating problems in the first practice session limited his running, and caused sufficient damage to require the gearbox to be changed.

From BBC • May 7, 2022

Overheating a cheese sauce, especially in the oven, can cause its emulsion to break, turning a velvety pasta into a grainy gunge.

From New York Times • Nov. 4, 2021

Overheating may be caused by poor carburetion as much as by deficient cooling or insufficient oiling.

From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred