Passengers evacuate on to wing of burning American Airlines jet
The Federal Aviation Administration told the press in a statement that American Airlines Flight 1006 had departed from Colorado Springs Airport and was bound for Dallas Fort Worth International Airport when the “crew reported engine vibrations.”
“After landing and while taxiing to the gate an engine caught fire and passengers evacuated the aircraft using the slides,” the FAA said.
American Airlines Jet Catches Fire at Denver Airport
One passenger, Gabrielle Hibbitts, told the press that, “As soon as the plane landed, we smelled this weird burning plastic smell and then everybody started screaming and saying there was a fire.”
❗️Flightradar24 data reveals the AA plane that caught fire was a Boeing 737 en route from Colorado Springs to Dallas but was diverted to Denver
New eyewitness footage shows passengers fleeing the plane as it burns.
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In a statement, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) commented:
“American Airlines Flight 1006 diverted to and landed safely at Denver International Airport around 5:15 p.m. local time on Thursday, March 13, after the crew reported engine vibrations.”
An American Airlines plane engine caught fire at Denver International Airport after the aircraft was diverted there Thursday evening, officials said.
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“After landing and while taxiing to the gate, an engine caught fire, and passengers evacuated the aircraft using the slides. The Boeing 737-800 departed Colorado Springs Airport and was headed to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.”
An American Airlines jet carrying 178 people caught fire after landing at Denver International Airport in Colorado. Twelve people were reportedly injured. A US aviation authority said an engine on the Boeing 737-800 caught fire while taxiing to the gate.
American Airlines flight 1006 caught fire after an engine failed…. Plane was diverted to Denver.
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