Overview

• An American Airlines Boeing 737-800 diverted to Denver International Airport after experiencing engine vibrations during a flight from Colorado Springs to Dallas Fort Worth.
• After landing safely and taxiing to the gate, one of the plane’s engines caught fire, leading to an emergency evacuation of all 172 passengers and six crew members.
• Twelve passengers were hospitalized with minor injuries, while the remaining passengers were later transported to their destination on a replacement aircraft.
• The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board have launched investigations into the incident, which follows a series of recent aviation accidents and close calls.
• Experts emphasize that engine fires are rare and typically manageable, but the string of recent incidents has heightened public concern about aviation safety.