Emergency Landing at Denver Airport
A shocking video revealed the chaos as passengers evacuated American Airlines flights after an emergency landing at Denver International Airport on Saturday. This incident was triggered by a failure in the landing gear, which resulted in smoke and flames.
American Airlines Flight 3023, a Boeing 737 Max 8, was set to depart for Miami around 2:45 PM local time when air traffic control warned, “You’re actually on fire.”
Another scary Boeing 737 Max 8 incident 😟 American Airlines Flight 3023 ignited a fire on the Denver runway due to a tire issue (July 26, 2025). 173 passengers plus 6 crew members were evacuated safely, though one person was hospitalized. What’s going on with all these plane crashes these days? 🤔✈
As the plane came to a stop, thick black smoke began to billow from the left side. Passengers were seen rushing down the emergency chute, with some screaming in fear of a possible explosion. The atmosphere was tense, filled with panic.
“There were some flames. The smoke seems to be a bit dead,” was heard on an emergency response radio communication.
The Denver Fire Department quickly arrived, managing to extinguish the flames, announcing around 5:10 PM that the fire was under control.
According to American Airlines, all 173 passengers and six crew members evacuated the aircraft without serious injury. Six passengers were treated for minor injuries, while one was taken to a nearby hospital.
🚨 #BREAKING: Watching people evacuate American Airlines jets after the left main wheel caught fire. #denver #colorado. Passengers and crew on American Airlines Flight 3023, the Boeing 737 Max 8, at Denver International Airport were forced to evacuate.
The airline suggests that the incident was linked to tire issues. They stated, “All customers and crew were safely evacuated, and the aircraft has been referred for inspection by our maintenance team. We are grateful for the professionalism of our staff and apologize to our customers for this experience.”
An alternate flight was scheduled to take passengers to Miami later that evening.
