Recap: American Airlines Flight Catches Fire at Denver Airport

American Airlines flight 1006 caught fire at Denver International Airport on Thursday, March 13, forcing passengers to evacuate. The Boeing 737-800, carrying 178 people from Colorado Springs Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, made an emergency landing at the Colorado airport due to what appeared to be an engine issue. Following the evacuation, 12 passengers were taken to a hospital with minor injuries.

US: American Airlines Flight Catches Fire at Denver Airport, Passengers Evacuated 3

American Airlines flight 1006 caught fire at Denver International Airport on Thursday, March 13, forcing passengers to evacuate. The Boeing 737-800 was traveling from Colorado Springs Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport carrying 178 people, diverted to the Denver airport due to an engine issue, according to reports. There were no reports of serious injuries.

US: American Airlines Flight Catches Fire at Denver Airport, Passengers Evacuated 2

American Airlines flight 1006 caught fire at Denver International Airport on Thursday, March 13, forcing passengers to evacuate. The Boeing 737-800 was traveling from Colorado Springs Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport carrying 178 people. There were no reports of serious injuries.

US: American Airlines Flight Catches Fire at Denver Airport, Passengers Evacuated

American Airlines flight 1006 caught fire at Denver International Airport on Thursday, March 13, forcing passengers to evacuate. The Boeing 737-800 was traveling from Colorado Springs Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport carrying 178 people. There were no reports of serious injuries.