American Airlines flight at Denver airport engulfed in smoke, flames — forcing passengers to flee via emergency slide: video
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At least one individual was hurt when a plane taking off from Denver International Airport had to abort its takeoff due to a landing gear malfunction — leading passengers to evacuate the flaming and smoke-filled aircraft using an inflatable emergency slide in a dramatic event that was recorded on video Saturday.

American Airlines Flight 3023 experienced a landing gear issue while attempting to take off for Miami at approximately 2:45 p.m. local time, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

Footage showed passengers urgently descending an inflatable safety slide as thick black smoke emerged from flames consuming the rear left side of the plane.


Passenger and child evacuating American Airlines plane via emergency slide.
At least one person was injured after an American Airlines jetliner was forced to abort takeoff due to severe landing gear failure. BNO News

The airline said there was an issue specifically involving the Boeing 737 MAX 8’s tire, Denver 7 reported.

All 173 passengers and six crew members evacuated the plane “safely,” American Airlines said in its statement.

Six people were evaluated for minor injuries, with one transported to a local hospital after deplaning, according to Denver 7.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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