An American Airlines flight caught fire while parked at a gate at Denver International Airport on Thursday, prompting passengers to evacuate using emergency slides. The fire started in the afternoon at gate C38, with images showing passengers standing on the plane’s wing as smoke filled the area. There have been no reports of injuries, and firefighters had the fire under control by the evening.
The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that American Airlines Flight 1006 was redirected and landed safely at Denver International Airport on Thursday evening. According to an airline statement, after landing and reaching the gate, the aircraft experienced an engine issue. All 172 passengers and six crew members safely exited the plane and were moved to the terminal. The airline acknowledged the efforts of the crew, airport staff, and first responders for ensuring the safety of everyone on board and on the ground.
The flight originally departed from Colorado Springs Airport and was en route to Dallas Fort Worth Airport before being redirected to Denver. The aircraft involved was a Boeing 737-800.
