An American Airlines Boeing 737-800 experienced an engine fire on Thursday at Denver International Airport after safely landing. The incident occurred while the aircraft was stationary at the gate, necessitating the evacuation of 178 passengers and crew through emergency slides. No injuries were reported, and firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze. The flight, initially headed for Dallas, was diverted due to reported engine vibrations. This incident comes amid increasing scrutiny over aviation safety following several critical incidents in recent months.
The Boeing 737-800 was stationary at a gate when smoke started to pour out of the engine, forcing passengers and crew to evacuate using the plane's slides.
The flight was originally supposed to land in Dallas, but it was diverted from its planned destination after the crew reported engine vibrations.
The engine fire is the latest in a series of high-profile aviation incidents that have raised questions about US aviation safety.
No injuries were reported, and firefighters extinguished the blaze, a spokesperson for Denver International Airport said.
Collection
[
|
...
]