An American Airlines plane carrying 178 people appeared to catch fire on the tarmac after making an emergency landing at Denver International Airport. The Boeing 737-800 diverted to the airport due to an engine issue, with passengers evacuating onto the wing of the plane. There were no reports of serious injuries. After landing, an engine caught fire while taxiing to the gate, prompting passengers to evacuate using slides.
Airport officials confirmed that the fire was extinguished, with no injuries reported. Passengers were being relocated to the terminal and rebooked on a later flight. Videos on social media showed the evacuation process, with heavy smoke coming from the plane. All luggage was taken off the aircraft as passengers were being rebooked for a flight to Dallas.
The Federal Aviation Administration and American Airlines released statements regarding the incident, noting the engine-related issue and the safe evacuation of passengers and crew. This is a developing story that will be updated as more information becomes available. CBS News journalists contributed to this report, providing updates on the situation at Denver International Airport. Jesse Sarles oversees web content for CBS Colorado, reporting on news and sports in the Denver area.
