Overview

• 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.