American Airlines Passengers Evacuate After Plane Fire in Denver
More than 170 passengers and six crew members were safely evacuated after an American Airlines Boeing 737-800 jet caught fire upon landing in Denver, following reports of engine vibrations during its flight from Colorado Springs to Dallas. The aircraft diverted to Denver International Airport, landing at 5:15 pm local time, where an engine-related issue occurred after taxiing to the gate. Twelve passengers sustained minor injuries and were taken to a hospital. This marks the second recent aviation incident involving American Airlines, following a fatal midair collision in January, while industry leaders cite recent crashes and weather disruptions as factors affecting travel demand.
