American Airlines Flight 1006 caught fire on the tarmac of Colorado’s Denver International Airport after making an emergency landing on Thursday, March 14, 2025. The flight had taken off from Colorado Springs Airport and was heading toward Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in Texas. The aviation incident is one of many in a string of recent plane crashes, accidents and other commercial and non-commercial flight mishaps that have taken place around the United States since early 2025, which has prompted safety doubts among travelers.
Below, learn more about American Airlines Flight 1006 and get updates after its fire.
BREAKING: An American Airlines plane carrying 178 people appeared to catch 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. https://t.co/gWlirSyILE pic.twitter.com/AOSU1iB24H
— CBS News (@CBSNews) March 14, 2025
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How Did the American Airlines Flight Catch on Fire?
The Federal Aviation Association (FAA) released a statement about the situation, obtained by CBS News, which read, “After landing and while taxiing to the gate an engine caught fire and passengers evacuated the aircraft using the slides.”
According to American Airlines, the plane experienced an “engine-related issue” after it landed and was taxiing toward a gate.
“The 172 customers and six crew members deplaned and are being relocated to the terminal,” the airline’s statement read, per CBS. “We thank our crew members, DEN team and first responders for their quick and decisive action with the safety of everyone on board and on the ground as the priority.”
Social media erupted with videos of the incident. Many people shared videos of flames and smoke emitting from the plane while passengers evacuated onto a wing of the aircraft.
How Many Passengers Were on the American Airlines Denver Plane?
According to CBS News, 178 people were on board the flight that caught fire. Twelve of the passengers were taken to a hospital nearby to assess their injuries.
How Many Plane Crashes Has American Airlines Had?
According to several outlets, American Airlines has had about 11 plane crashes in its history. Air France has reportedly had the same amount.
How Many Plane Crashes Have Happened in 2025?
Dozens of various aviation incidents have happened so far in 2025, but not all of them have been crashes. There have been 18 deadly crashes in the U.S. so far this year, according to Fox26 Houston.