American Airlines Boeing 737 catches fire in Denver as passengers are evacuated
Briefly

An American Airlines flight experienced a fire incident upon landing at Denver International Airport, resulting in twelve passengers being hospitalized with minor injuries. Flight 1006, traveling from Colorado Springs to Dallas Fort Worth, diverted and landed around 5:15 p.m. after crew reported engine vibrations. While taxiing, one of the engines caught fire, prompting the deployment of evacuation slides. Despite the chaos, all passengers were safely evacuated. The FAA has announced an investigation into the incident amid growing safety concerns in recent aviation events, although air travel remains statistically safe.
Twelve people were taken to hospitals after an American Airlines plane caught fire upon landing at Denver International Airport, with all injuries reported as minor.
The Boeing 737-800, which was flying from Colorado Springs to Dallas, landed safely in Denver after experiencing engine vibrations, prompting an emergency evacuation.
Passengers evacuated using slides as smoke surrounded the aircraft, showcasing the coordinated response from the crew, Denver International Airport teams, and first responders.
Despite recent aviation incidents raising fears, the FAA emphasized that air travel remains a very safe mode of transport, with an investigation into the incident underway.
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