An American Airlines plane caught fire at Denver International Airport in Colorado on Thursday, resulting in 12 people being taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
The Boeing 737-800 plane was diverted to Denver shortly after departing from Colorado Springs, Colorado. While the plane was taxiing to the gate, the engine caught fire, and its passengers evacuated.
The incident, which sent smoke billowing across the tarmac, took place at approximately 5:15 p.m., local time.
PHOTO: Smoke and flames surround an American Airlines plane at Denver International Airport on March 13, 2025. (Joshua Sunberg / Facebook)
There were 172 passengers and six crew members aboard AA Flight 1006.
It was traveling from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Dallas, Texas, when it was diverted to Denver after the “crew reported engine vibrations,” according to the Federal Aviation Authority.
The plane diverted after about 20 minutes into the flight and was in the air for about an hour before it landed.
PHOTO: Passengers stand on the wing of an American Airlines plane as they are evacuated after it caught fire while at a gate at Denver International Airport in Denver, Colorado, Mar. 13, 2025. (Branden Williams/AFP via Getty Images)
All passengers were able to exit the plane. A statement from Denver International Airport said 12 people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
In a statement to ABC News, American Airlines 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.”
The airline also said that it was arranging for a replacement aircraft to take passengers the rest of the way to the intended destination, Dallas Fort-Worth.
The FAA is investigating the incident.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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