On Saturday, chaos ensued on American Airlines flight AA3023 at Denver International Airport during takeoff when the plane's landing gear caught fire. This Boeing 737 Max model aircraft had a total of 173 passengers and 6 crew members, who were safely evacuated. According to the Denver Fire Department, the plane was about to take off for Miami when a technical fault suddenly occurred in its tire on runway 34L, causing the landing gear to catch fire. The emergency response team immediately arrived at the scene and brought the fire under control.
Airport officials said that medical examinations were conducted for five passengers, but none required hospitalization. However, one person was sent to the hospital for precautionary treatment due to minor injuries. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has started an investigation into the incident. American Airlines issued a statement saying that the plane is currently grounded due to tire maintenance issues and an investigation is underway.
A video of this incident is rapidly going viral on social media, showing fire and smoke coming from the plane's tires. At the same time, frightened passengers are seen exiting through the emergency slide. Due to the prompt action of the fire department and airport staff, a major accident was averted. However, this incident has once again raised concerns about aviation safety.