American Airlines flight catches fire at Denver airport, FAA says

DENVER -- An American Airlines level caught occurrence astatine Denver International Airport successful Colorado connected Thursday.

The Boeing 737-800 level was diverted to Denver soon aft departing from Colorado Springs, Colorado. While the level was taxiing to the gate, the motor caught fire, and its passengers evacuated.

The incident, which sent fume billowing crossed the tarmac, took spot astatine astir 5:15 p.m., section time.

There were 172 passengers and six unit members aboard AA Flight 1006.

It was traveling from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Dallas, Texas, erstwhile it was diverted to Denver aft the "crew reported motor vibrations," according to the Federal Aviation Authority.

The level diverted aft astir 20 minutes into the formation and was successful the aerial for astir an hr earlier it landed.

All passengers were capable to exit the plane, with lone a fewer insignificant injuries incurred during the evacuation.

In a connection to ABC News, American Airlines said, "We convey our unit members, DEN squad and archetypal responders for their speedy and decisive enactment with the information of everyone connected committee and connected the crushed arsenic the priority."

The FAA is investigating the incident.

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