Following a Thursday reroute to Denver, an American Airlines aircraft’s engine caught fire, necessitating the use of emergency slides to evacuate passengers, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
After the crew complained of engine vibrations, American Airlines Flight 1006 from Colorado Springs, a Boeing 737-800, veered off course and landed in Denver at approximately 5:15 p.m. (4:15 a.m. PKT), according to the FAA.
All 172 passengers and six crew members had exited the plane, though Denver International Airport said 12 people were transported to hospitals with minor injuries.
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“The fire was short-lived and appeared to have been put out immediately by ground crews. After a while, the smoke persisted, and we noticed people beginning to leave the back slides, a witness said.
According to flight tracking website FlightRadar24, the aircraft was 13 years old and had two CFM56 engines.
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