American Airlines Plane Catches Fire After Landing in Denver

Passengers evacuated safely after a diverted flight experienced an engine fire while taxiing to the gate at Denver International Airport.

American Airlines Flight 1006, a Boeing 737-800, diverted to Denver from Colorado Springs due to reported engine vibrations en route to Dallas Fort Worth.
After landing safely and while taxiing to the gate, the plane's engine caught fire, prompting the evacuation of all 178 people onboard.
Passengers used emergency slides and the plane's wing to evacuate as thick black smoke surrounded the aircraft; dramatic videos of the incident were shared widely on social media.
Twelve passengers were treated for minor injuries, while the fire was extinguished by emergency responders without further incident.
The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into the cause of the engine fire, with American Airlines expressing gratitude to the crew and first responders for their swift action.