American Flight Catches Fire at Denver Airport, 178 People Evacuated Immediately

On Thursday evening, March 13, the American Airlines flight AA1006 caught fire with 172 passengers and 6 crew members on board, prompting an emergency evacuation. Fortunately, there were no casualties. The airline stated that the cause of the incident may have been an engine malfunction of the Boeing 737-800.

Denver International Airport reported that in the evening of that day, a fire broke out on an American Airlines aircraft near gate C38, with “visible thick smoke” billowing out.

The airport stated: “Passengers have been evacuated, and emergency slides have been deployed.”

By 6:15 pm, the blaze had been extinguished, and there were no reports of injuries or casualties.

American Airlines provided a statement to local media regarding the incident.

“Upon safely landing at Denver International Airport (DEN) and taxiing to the gate, American Airlines Flight 1006 experienced an engine-related malfunction. The 172 passengers and 6 crew members on board have disembarked and have been relocated to the terminal.”

“We are grateful for the actions of the crew, the Denver International Airport team, and the first responders who acted swiftly and decisively to ensure the safety of everyone aboard and on the ground.”

The flight took off from Colorado Springs Airport and was originally headed to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, but had to make an emergency landing at Denver International Airport.

American Airlines stated that the aircraft used for the flight was a Boeing 737-800.