Overview

• American Airlines Flight 1006, en route from Colorado Springs to Dallas, made an emergency landing in Denver after reporting engine vibrations.
• The plane's engine caught fire while taxiing to the gate, prompting the evacuation of 172 passengers and six crew members via emergency slides and the plane's wing.
• No fatalities were reported, though Denver International Airport confirmed that 12 passengers were treated for minor injuries.
• The FAA has initiated an investigation into the cause of the fire, which occurred on a 13-year-old Boeing 737-800 equipped with CFM56 engines.
• The incident adds to recent concerns over aviation safety following a series of high-profile accidents in North America this year.