All 172 passengers evacuate after American Airlines jet catches fire. The FAA is investigating the cause of the fire.
Cliff notes
- An American Airlines Boeing 737-800 caught fire while taxiing at Denver International Airport after diverting due to engine vibrations.
- All 172 passengers and six crew members were safely evacuated, some using inflatable slides.
- 12 people were taken to the hospital for minor injuries, but no serious injuries were reported.
- Footage showed smoke and flames near the bottom of the plane, with passengers on the wing.
- The FAA is investigating the cause of the incident.
- The fire was quickly doused and did not cause delays for other flights.
Passengers evacuate after American Airlines jet catches fire
- Passengers evacuate onto wing of American Airlines plane after engine catches fire at Denver airport – CNN
- American Airlines flight catches fire in Denver, passengers appear to evacuate onto plane’s wing – Fox News
- American Airlines plane catches fire at Denver International Airport, passengers forced to stand on wing as they evacuate – New York Post