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Passengers were seen evacuating onto the wing of an American Airlines plane after it caught fire at Denver International Airport. The cause of the fire and possible injuries remain unclear. Credit: X / @flynnstone.
American Airlines Flight 1006 was diverted to Denver International Airport due to engine vibrations. After landing and taxiing to the gate, an engine caught fire, prompting an emergency evacuation. Passengers used evacuation slides, and no serious injuries have been reported.
The Boeing 737-800 was traveling from Colorado Springs to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. DENVER - Passengers aboard American Airlines Flight 1006 were forced to evacuate after an engine caught fire upon landing at Denver International Airport on Thursday evening. The flight, originally bound for Dallas Fort Worth, had diverted to Denver due to engine vibrations, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The incident led to a dramatic evacuation as passengers exited using emergency slides. While authorities have not reported any serious injuries, the FAA has confirmed it is investigating the cause of the fire. Timeline: Emergency crews quickly responded to the scene, working to extinguish the fire as passengers evacuated onto the tarmac, where they were assisted by airport personnel.
Flight 1006, a Boeing 737-800, departed from Colorado Springs Airport en route to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. The crew reported engine vibrations, prompting a diversion to Denver International Airport. The aircraft landed safely at 5:15 p.
m. local time and began taxiing to the gate. While taxiing, an engine caught fire, forcing an emergency evacuation using slides.
The FAA has launched an investigation and advised contacting American Airlines for further details. What they're saying: Passenger Steve Schilsky shared a photo of the scene on X (formerly Twitter), writing, "Glad everyone is safe after what looked like jet fuel caught fire at Denver International..
." The image appears to show passengers evacuating onto the tarmac as emergency crews responded. Passengers seen escaping American Airlines plane as it burns at Denver International Airport.
(Credit: X / @flynnstone) ((Credit: X / @flynnstone)) According to Fox 31 Denver, airport officials confirmed the fire occurred on an American Airlines plane parked at gate C38, producing visible smoke. Big picture view: The FAA has confirmed an investigation into the fire, though details about the exact cause remain unclear. American Airlines has yet to release a full statement regarding the incident.
Engine fires are rare but taken seriously by aviation regulators. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) may also become involved if further review is warranted. Findings from the investigation could lead to operational or mechanical safety recommendations.
"American Airlines Flight 1006 diverted to and landed safely at Denver International Airport around 5:15 p.m. local time on Thursday, March 13, after the crew reported engine vibrations.
After landing and while taxiing to the gate an engine caught fire and passengers evacuated the aircraft using the slides. The Boeing 737-800 departed Colorado Springs Airport and was headed to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. The FAA will investigate.
Please contact the airline for additional information," the FAA wrote. The Source: This story was reported from Los Angeles. It is based on information from Fox News, Fox 31 Denver, and a tweet from Steve Schilsky (@steve_schilsky), who shared an image of the evacuation at Denver International Airport.
It was reported from Los Angeles..
