A fire broke out on an American Airlines Boeing 737-800 passenger plane at Denver International Airport in Colorado, USA. Following the incident, all 172 passengers and 6 crew members on board were safely evacuated. Officials confirmed that no injuries were reported.
Emergency Landing After Engine Vibration
According to a statement from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the plane took off from Colorado Springs and was en route to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in Texas. However, after the crew reported an “engine vibration,” the aircraft made an emergency landing in Denver at 5:15 p.m. local time (02:15 GMT).
After landing, flames were seen rising from the underside of the plane as it taxied on the runway. The FAA announced that inflatable slides were deployed to ensure the safe evacuation of passengers. Detailed investigations into the cause of the incident are ongoing.
Eyewitnesses: Smoke and Flames Sparked Panic
Airport spokesperson Michael Konopasek stated that some people in the terminal observed thick smoke and flames. Footage shared on social media showed passengers walking towards the wing edge of the aircraft amidst black smoke, while airport crews rushed towards the plane with ladders.
Faciadan Dönüldü! Boeing 737-800 Tipi Uçakta Yangın Çıktı, 172 Yolcu Son Anda Kurtuldu#AmericanAirlines‘a ait bir #Boeing 737-800 tipi yolcu uçağında yangın çıktı. Olayın ardından uçakta bulunan 172 yolcu ve 6 mürettebat güvenli bir şekilde tahliye edildi.#Havacılık #SonDakika pic.twitter.com/aTvHSna1y5
— Airport Gündem (@AirportGundem) March 14, 2025
In a statement regarding the incident, American Airlines confirmed that all passengers were safely evacuated and that the fire was brought under control within a short time. Officials emphasised that the incident did not cause any delays to other flights.
It has been reported that technical inspections are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the fire. Aviation authorities are focusing on the possibility of a technical fault linked to engine vibrations.
