A plane carrying passengers caught fire at Denver airport
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An American Airlines passenger plane caught fire at Denver International Airport. The incident occurred after landing: thick black smoke was billowing from the liner, and evacuated passengers were standing on the wing.
According to the airline, the incident occurred on flight 1006, which was flying from Colorado Springs to Dallas. After detecting "engine vibration," the crew decided to land the plane in Denver.
There were 172 passengers and 6 crew members on board. After landing, the Boeing 737-800 aircraft's engine caught fire, requiring urgent evacuation through inflatable stairs.
Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, there were no casualties. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into the incident.
There were 172 passengers and 6 crew members on board. After landing, the Boeing 737-800 aircraft's engine caught fire, requiring urgent evacuation through inflatable stairs.
Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, there were no casualties. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into the incident.
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