All 178 passengers and crew aboard the flight were evacuated safely after the plane caught fire due to engine issues.
**Passengers Safe After Evacuating Burning American Airlines Flight in Denver**
**Passengers Safe After Evacuating Burning American Airlines Flight in Denver**
Passengers escape onto the wing of a Boeing 737-800 as smoke engulfs the aircraft at Denver International Airport.
Passengers on an American Airlines flight experienced a near-disaster as they were forced to evacuate onto the tarmac of Denver International Airport after the plane ignited. Smoke filled the air as the Boeing 737-800, which had taken off from Colorado Springs heading to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, was forced to divert due to "engine vibrations."
The incident occurred around 5:15 PM local time, shortly after the crew reported the engine issues. Footage from the scene showed passengers sitting on the wing of the aircraft, holding onto their bags, while flames flickered dangerously close to the fuselage. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries among the 172 passengers and 6 crew members onboard, all of whom were able to evacuate using inflatable slides to reach safety.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it would launch an investigation to determine the cause of the fire. American Airlines confirmed the incident and stated that the flight experienced an "engine-related issue." The prompt actions of the crew and the safe evacuation procedures successfully prevented any potential injuries during this alarming incident. Further updates are expected as the FAA looks into the specifications of the aircraft and the events that led to this evacuation.
