An American Airlines Boeing 737-800 aircraft caught fire upon landing at Denver International Airport after diverting from its original Dallas destination due to engine vibrations. The incident, occurring around 5:15pm local time, prompted an emergency evacuation of all 172 passengers and six crew members. While twelve passengers experienced minor injuries and required medical evaluation, the situation was otherwise handled effectively, with dramatic footage capturing the evacuation process. This incident marks the second notable aviation event for American Airlines in recent months, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in the industry.
According to the airline, all 172 passengers and six crew members safely evacuated the aircraft and were relocated to the terminal.
Dramatic images showed passengers clambering out of emergency doors and onto the wings of the plane.
This is the second recent aviation incident involving an American Airlines aircraft.
The incident unfolded on Thursday after the Boeing 737-800 aircraft diverted from its Dallas destination and landed in Denver.
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