American Airlines Flight Diverts to Denver, Engine Issues Cause Fire and Evacuation
Flight 1006 from Colorado Springs to Dallas encountered engine issues, diverting to Denver where it caught fire after landing, leading to passenger evacuation.
The airport said on X 12 people were taken to local hospitals with minor injuries following the incident aboard the plane that was carrying 178 people, which the Federal Aviation Administration is investigating.
American Airlines passengers evacuate onto wing after jet catches fire
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Several dramatic videos of passengers standing on the wing of the plane before evacuating as smoke poured out the engine were posted on social media.
American Airlines jet engine catches fire after landing in Denver, passengers evacuated
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The engine fire is the latest in a series of high-profile aviation incidents that have raised questions about U.S. aviation safety, including the January 29 mid-air collision of an American Airlines regional jet and an Army helicopter that killed 67 people.
American Airlines plane catches fire after landing in Denver; passengers evacuated
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Images from the scene show dozens of passengers exiting the aircraft and standing on the wing as smoke filled the air.
Passengers evacuate onto wing of American Airlines plane after engine catches fire at Denver airport
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Recent plane crashes and other close calls have escalated concerns on the state of air travel safety in America.
Videos show plane on fire at Denver International Airport: What we know
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The fire started just before 6 p.m. Mountain Time after the plane, a Boeing 737-800, diverted to the airport due to what appeared to be an engine issue.
Passengers evacuate after American Airlines plane catches fire on tarmac of Denver airport
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The country has seen a recent spate of aviation disasters and close calls stoking fears about air travel, though flying remains a very safe mode of transport.
12 people with minor injuries after American Airlines plane catches fire at Denver airport
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The fire was extinguished and no one was harmed.
American Airlines flight catches fire in Denver, passengers appear to evacuate onto plane's wing
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Summary
An American Airlines Boeing 737-800, Flight 1006, diverted to Denver International Airport after reporting engine vibrations during its journey from Colorado Springs to Dallas Fort Worth. After landing safely at around 5:15 p.m. local time, the engine caught fire while taxiing to the gate, prompting an evacuation via slides. Twelve individuals were taken to hospitals with minor injuries, though no serious injuries were reported. Dramatic scenes unfolded as passengers stood on the wing amidst smoke. The FAA is investigating the incident, raising concerns amid a spate of recent aviation incidents across the U.S.
Perspectives
All passengers and crew were evacuated safely from the American Airlines flight after an engine fire at Denver International Airport, with twelve individuals transported to hospitals with minor injuries.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident, which involved an American Airlines Boeing 737-800 that experienced engine vibrations before the fire.
Emergency responders acted quickly, ensuring the safe evacuation of the 178 individuals aboard the flight.
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