28.07.2025 00:47
In a passenger plane belonging to American Airlines, carrying 179 people, a fire broke out during takeoff in Denver, USA, resulting in one person being injured. Passengers and crew were evacuated using an emergency slide. The moments of great fear and panic were captured on camera.
Panic moments occurred on a passenger plane during takeoff at Denver International Airport in Denver, Colorado.
PASSENGER PLANE CATCHES FIRE AFTER A TIRE BURSTS DURING TAKEOFF
In a statement by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), it was reported that a Boeing 737 MAX 8 belonging to American Airlines, which was carrying 173 passengers, experienced a tire burst due to a malfunction in the landing gear while taking off from the airport for the Denver-Miami flight, resulting in a fire on the plane.
PASSENGERS PANICKED UPON SEEING THE FLAMES
The statement indicated that passengers panicked during the terrifying moments when flames were seen following a loud noise. In a joint statement by American Airlines and Denver International Airport, it was noted that emergency personnel at the airport and the Denver Fire Department were activated due to a problem that occurred during the plane's maintenance before takeoff, and that the people on the plane were evacuated.
MOMENTS OF 179 PEOPLE BEING EVACUATED VIA SLIDE CAPTURED ON CAMERA
The evacuation of 179 people, including 6 crew members, sliding down the slide next to the plane was captured on camera. In the incident, 5 people were treated at the scene, and 1 person was examined at the airport counters, while only 1 person was sent to the hospital due to minor injuries.
240 FLIGHTS DELAYED AT THE AIRPORT
Authorities stated that the plane departed from the gate at 1:12 PM local time, the accident occurred around 2:45 PM, and that 240 flights have been delayed since last night. They also mentioned that the rebooking of flights for passengers heading to Miami would be carried out later today, and investigations into the incident are ongoing.