Overview

• The FAA has launched a formal probe into the landing gear failure that led to a brake fire during flight AA3023’s July 26 takeoff roll.
• American Airlines removed the Boeing 737 MAX 8 from service for an in-depth maintenance inspection centered on a tire-related fault.
• All 173 passengers and six crew members evacuated safely via emergency slides, with one passenger hospitalized for minor injuries and five treated on scene.
• Denver International Airport halted runway 34L operations for one hour, causing temporary flight delays that have since been cleared.
• The incident follows a similar spark-and-smoke event on an AA flight from Las Vegas last month and intensifies scrutiny of fleet safety and oversight protocols.