American Airlines plane engulfed in fire after Denver landing: Footage
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The FAA has announced it will investigate the incident.
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Passengers stand on the wing of the American Airlines Boeing 737-800. (AFP)
An American Airlines flight caught fire on the ground at Denver International Airport on Thursday evening, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed.
Flight 1006, a Boeing 737-800, had taken off from Colorado Springs Airport headed for Dallas Fort Worth International Airport but was diverted to Denver after the crew reported engine vibrations.
An American Airlines Boeing 737 engine caught fire at Denver Airport during a flight from Colorado Springs to Dallas. Passengers were seen evacuating the burning aircraft. pic.twitter.com/P040LMaGMR
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The FAA stated, "After landing and while taxiing to the gate, an engine caught fire, and passengers evacuated the aircraft using the slides."
A total of 172 passengers and six crew members were safely deplaned and moved to the terminal, according to the airport.
The FAA has announced it will investigate the incident.
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