JUST IN: American Airlines flight catches on fire at Denver International Airport, passengers seen running through the smoke.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) March 14, 2025
The footage was shared by Joshua Sunberg on Instagram who was at the airport.
“Fire at Denver Airport on American Airlines! Ground crews worked fast… pic.twitter.com/S2lWG5hCDu
Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 05:35am on 14 Mar 2025,Friday International
On March 13, 2025, American Airlines Flight 1006, a Boeing 737-800 en route from Colorado Springs to Dallas-Fort Worth, was diverted to Denver International Airport after the crew reported engine vibrations. Upon landing at approximately 5:15 p.m., the aircraft's engine caught fire while taxiing to the gate, prompting an emergency evacuation. All 172 passengers and six crew members evacuated safely using emergency slides, with some passengers seen standing on the wing amidst visible smoke. Twelve individuals sustained minor injuries and were transported to hospitals for evaluation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has initiated an investigation into the incident to determine the cause of the engine fire.
