Plane Catches Fire At US Airport, Video Shows Passengers On Wing

A Dallas-bound American Airlines plane caught fire at Denver International Airport on Thursday. There were 178 people onboard, including six crew members.

A Boeing 737-800 of American Airlines, flight no. 1006, departed from Colorado Springs and was bound for Dallas Fort Worth International Airport when the plane was diverted to Denver, an airline spokesperson said. 

The videos of evacuation are viral on social media. In one of the videos, passengers on board the flight appeared to be forced out onto the plane's wing as they evacuated the aircraft and smoke billowed from the plane. 

BREAKING: An American Airlines plane caught fire at Denver International Airport forcing passengers running.

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According to several news reports, the aircraft was moving to the gate after landing and "experienced an engine-related issue." 

"The 172 customers and six crew members deplaned and are being relocated to the terminal," the airline said. 

"We thank our crew members, DEN team and first responders for their quick and decisive action with the safety of everyone on board and on the ground as the priority."

All passengers were safely evacuated from the plane but 12 people were taken to hospitals with minor injuries, Denver International Airport said in a post on social media platform X.

🚨🇺🇸BREAKING: AMERICAN AIRLINES PLANE CATCHES FIRE AT DENVER INTERNATIONAL

Passengers were evacuated after an American Airlines plane reportedly caught fire at Denver International Airport.

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The fire was extinguished and no one was harmed. 

It is yet to be certain what caused the fire.

Meanwhile, the Federal Aviation Administration said the Boeing 737-800, flying from Colorado to Dallas-Fort Worth, diverted to Denver International Airport after the crew reported experiencing "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 in a statement. 

The latest incident comes amid safety concerns after a series of incidents and attempts by US President Donald Trump's administration to cut costs at US aviation agencies.