**No injuries reported as 172 passengers safely escape from the aircraft, with investigation underway.**
**Passengers Escape Inferno: American Airlines Jet Fire Incident**
**Passengers Escape Inferno: American Airlines Jet Fire Incident**
**Dramatic emergency evacuation on Colorado tarmac as plane caught fire**
American Airlines flight passengers faced a harrowing experience as they evacuated onto the tarmac of a Colorado airport after their aircraft caught fire, sending thick clouds of smoke into the sky. Fortunately, no injuries were recorded in the incident. Eyewitness footage captured passengers precariously perched on the wing of the Boeing jet, some clutching their belongings while flames flickered dangerously nearby. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that inflatable slides were deployed for a safe escape at Denver International Airport, where the incident occurred.
The flight had originated from Colorado Springs and was bound for Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in Texas. According to the FAA's account, the crew reported issues of "engine vibrations" which prompted a diversion to Denver around 5:15 PM local time. Following a landing at the airport, the aircraft caught fire while taxiing on the tarmac. The airline indicated that the aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, had a total of 172 passengers on board along with six crew members, all of whom were safely evacuated. American Airlines reported that the fire was due to an "engine-related issue," and the FAA is set to investigate the cause of this alarming incident.
The flight had originated from Colorado Springs and was bound for Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in Texas. According to the FAA's account, the crew reported issues of "engine vibrations" which prompted a diversion to Denver around 5:15 PM local time. Following a landing at the airport, the aircraft caught fire while taxiing on the tarmac. The airline indicated that the aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, had a total of 172 passengers on board along with six crew members, all of whom were safely evacuated. American Airlines reported that the fire was due to an "engine-related issue," and the FAA is set to investigate the cause of this alarming incident.
