NEWS: American Airlines Passengers Evacuated After Plane Engine Catches Fire at Denver Airport

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For many of us, travel means flying, especially if we’re visiting Disney World.

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Recently, though, a string of airplane incidents occurred, including a series of mishaps, a recent ground stop at Orlando International Airport due to space launch debris, and some major delays and cancelations due to the weather. Now, though, another incident has occurred: according to CNN, an American Airlines plane was recently evacuated at Denver International Airport after its engine caught fire. 

The plane in question was American Airlines Flight 1006, which was en route to Dallas-Fort Worth from Colorado Springs. The plane was carrying 172 passengers plus six crew members when it diverted to Denver after “engine vibrations” were reported by the crew. Just before landing, the pilot notified Denver’s air traffic controllers that the plane had engine issues, but that it was not an emergency, per CNN.

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After the plane landed in Denver and was taxiing to the gate, one of the engines caught fire. Passengers were evacuated via the slide, while others were evacuated to the wing. There were no serious injuries, although 12 passengers were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Ground crews extinguished the fire quickly. American Airlines sent a replacement aircraft and crew to Denver so passengers could continue to their final destination.

©American Airlines

“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,” American Airlines said in a statement.

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