Fire Erupts on American Airlines Plane After Emergency Landing in Denver

An engine on an American Airlines passenger plane caught fire after veering off its flight path and making an emergency landing at Denver International Airport (DIA) on Thursday, March 13. All passengers were evacuated without any reported injuries, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The twin-engine Boeing 737-800 was en route from Colorado Springs to Dallas, Texas, when it was forced to divert to another airport around 5:15 PM local time (1:15 AM Greece time) due to vibrations detected in the right engine. Dramatic images circulating on social media show passengers standing on the wing as smoke billowed from the engine. American Airlines confirmed that the aircraft landed safely and taxied to a gate at DIA following an engine-related issue. They praised the crew and staff for their swift and decisive actions in ensuring passenger safety, emphasizing that protecting both onboard individuals and those on the ground remained their top priority. The flight carried 172 passengers and six crew members. The FAA is currently investigating the incident. Boeing declined to comment, referring inquiries to the airline and investigation team. This latest event follows a string of aviation incidents raising questions about air travel safety in the U.S., including a January 30 collision between a commercial plane and a military helicopter near Washington, D.C., which killed 67 people, and a February 1 crash involving a medical transport plane near Philadelphia, resulting in seven fatalities.