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The American Airlines aircraft caught fire after landing at Denver Airport.

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An American Airlines aircraft caught fire on Thursday evening at the International Airport in Denver and forced the passengers to evacuate through foils, said the Federal Aviation Administration.

American Airlines Flight 1006 from Colorado Springs, Colorado, landed in Denver around 5:15 p.m. and landed by the FAA from her planned goal of Dallas after the crew had reported motor vibrations. Airport spokesman Michael Konopasek told USA Today to the USA that “smoke was visible” after the fire broke out.

“After the American Airlines Flight 1006 landed safely and landed at the goal at the International Airport in Denver, he experienced an engine problem,” said the airline in a statement.

“The 172 customers and six crew members have deleted and are moved to the terminal. We thank our crew members, (Denver) team and first aiders for their quick and decisive measure with the certainty of everyone on board and on site as a priority,” added the airline.

The FAA said it would examine the incident. Boeing refused to comment and refer inquiries to American Airlines and investigators.

In a video posted on X, a cloud of smoke flocked out of the engine when the passengers evacuated and went to the wing of the aircraft. Emergency crews later brought stairs for the passengers.

The airport confirmed that firefighters deleted the fire. No injuries were reported.

The motoruar is the latest in a series of top-class aviation incidents that have raised questions about the security of the US air ride, including the collision of an American Airlines Regional Jet from January 29 and a helicopter of the army, in which 67 people were killed.

Contribution: Reuters

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