No injuries were reported after an American Airlines flight made an emergency landing due to engine vibrations, leading to a fire on the tarmac.
Passengers Safe as American Airlines Jet Catches Fire in Denver
Passengers Safe as American Airlines Jet Catches Fire in Denver
Passengers evacuated onto the wing of a burning plane without any reported injuries.
Passengers aboard an American Airlines flight underwent a terrifying experience as flames erupted from their aircraft at Denver International Airport. Fortunately, all 178 individuals on board, which included 172 passengers and 6 crew members, were safely evacuated with no injuries reported.
The flight, originally departing from Colorado Springs en route to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, encountered severe engine vibrations, prompting the crew to divert to Denver around 5:15 PM local time. Upon landing, the Boeing 737-800 tragically caught fire while taxiing on the tarmac. Eyewitness footage captured the alarming scene, showing passengers huddled on the wing of the plane amidst billowing smoke and flames approaching the aircraft’s underside.
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced its intention to launch an investigation into this incident, which it has classified as resulting from an "engine-related issue." Passengers utilized inflatable slides to exit the aircraft and reach the safety of the tarmac, reflecting the successful implementation of emergency protocols under potentially life-threatening circumstances. American Airlines confirmed the safety of all individuals involved and praised the crew’s swift response to the critical situation.
The flight, originally departing from Colorado Springs en route to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, encountered severe engine vibrations, prompting the crew to divert to Denver around 5:15 PM local time. Upon landing, the Boeing 737-800 tragically caught fire while taxiing on the tarmac. Eyewitness footage captured the alarming scene, showing passengers huddled on the wing of the plane amidst billowing smoke and flames approaching the aircraft’s underside.
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced its intention to launch an investigation into this incident, which it has classified as resulting from an "engine-related issue." Passengers utilized inflatable slides to exit the aircraft and reach the safety of the tarmac, reflecting the successful implementation of emergency protocols under potentially life-threatening circumstances. American Airlines confirmed the safety of all individuals involved and praised the crew’s swift response to the critical situation.
