An American Airlines plane carrying 178 people caught fire on the tarmac after making an emergency landing at Denver International Airport Thursday evening, forcing passengers to evacuate by climbing out onto the wing of the plane. There were no reports of serious injuries.
Passengers evacuate an American Airlines flight after it catches fire on the tarmac of Denver International Airport. March 13, 2025. Steve SchilskyThe Federal Aviation Administration told CBS News in a statement that American Airlines Flight 1006 had departed from Colorado Springs Airport and was bound for Dallas Fort Worth International Airport when the "crew reported engine vibrations."
"After landing and while taxiing to the gate an engine caught fire and passengers evacuated the aircraft using the slides," the FAA said.
Passengers hurry to safety after American Airlines Flight 1006 caught fire on the tarmac and was evacuated at Denver International Airport on March 13, 2025. Alexandria CullenThe airline said all of the 172 passengers and six crewmembers aboard deplaned and were "being relocated to the terminal."
Multiple videos posted on social media show people evacuating from the plane by climbing out onto the wing. Heavy smoke was seen coming from the plane during the chaotic scene.
A family member of one of the passengers told CBS News Colorado that all of the luggage was taken off the plane and the passengers were being rebooked for a flight that was scheduled to depart Denver for Dallas at 1 a.m. local time Friday.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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