Emergency Slide Evacuation After Fire on American Airlines Plane in Denver
So, here’s what happened—pretty intense situation over at Denver International Airport on July 26th. An American Airlines flight that was scheduled to take off for Miami ended up having to abort takeoff due to a mechanical issue, and things escalated quickly from there. A fire broke out, passengers had to be evacuated using emergency slides, and one person ended up in the hospital.
It all started when Flight 3023, a Boeing 737 Max 8, was taxiing and preparing for departure. Just as it picked up speed, something went seriously wrong with the landing gear—possibly a tire issue, according to early reports. Passengers on board described hearing a loud boom and feeling the plane start to shake and swerve. In that moment, panic started to spread. People were yelling, some thought they were going to die, and the cabin quickly filled with fear.
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Then, out the windows, some passengers spotted flames under the aircraft. One of the teenage passengers said she saw the fire and immediately grabbed her friend’s hand, not knowing what was happening. The pilot made the quick call to abort takeoff, and the plane came to a stop on the runway. Air traffic control was heard telling the pilot there was a lot of smoke and possibly fire. A brake fire had ignited—likely from a blown tire and the friction from trying to bring the aircraft to a stop.
Emergency slides were deployed, and more than 170 passengers and crew evacuated the aircraft right there on the tarmac. According to witnesses, the evacuation took around 10 to 15 minutes, with some passengers sliding out while others helped one another through the chaos. It could’ve been much worse, but luckily, first responders got to the scene quickly, and the fire was extinguished.
Five people were evaluated at the scene, and one person had to be taken to the hospital with a minor injury. The flight was obviously canceled, and passengers were rebooked onto another aircraft later that day. American Airlines has confirmed the aircraft is out of service and undergoing maintenance inspection. The FAA is now investigating the incident.
And here's the kicker—this isn’t the first time something like this has happened at Denver International. Back in March, there was another American Airlines plane that had to be evacuated after an engine caught fire. So naturally, this latest scare has only added to growing concerns around aviation safety, particularly at one of the world’s busiest airports.
In the end, everyone made it off safely, and that's what counts. But for the folks onboard, it’s definitely an experience they won’t forget anytime soon.
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