American Airlines Jet Engine Catches Fire After Landing in Denver
An American Airlines Boeing 737-800 caught fire after landing at Denver International Airport on Thursday, forcing an emergency evacuation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that Flight 1006 from Colorado Springs diverted to Denver after the crew reported engine vibrations.
The aircraft, carrying 172 passengers and six crew members, landed safely at 5:15 p.m. (2315 GMT) but experienced an “engine-related issue” while taxiing to the gate. Passengers evacuated onto the tarmac, with dramatic social media footage showing some standing on the aircraft’s wing as smoke billowed from the engine.
American Airlines stated that all passengers deplaned safely, but airport officials reported that 12 individuals were transported to hospitals with minor injuries.
Witness Aaron Clark, who saw the fire from inside the terminal, described a sudden flash followed by thick smoke. “The fire was brief and extinguished quickly by ground crews, but the smoke continued as passengers evacuated,” he said.
The aircraft, 13 years old, is powered by two CFM56 engines from CFM International, a joint venture between GE and Safran. The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have launched an investigation into the incident.
This engine fire adds to recent aviation safety concerns in the U.S., following a series of high-profile incidents, including a mid-air collision near Washington, D.C., and a Delta Air Lines jet flipping upon landing in Toronto last month.
Despite the disruption, Denver International Airport confirmed that flight operations remained unaffected.
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