An American Airlines flight carrying 179 people caught fire on the runway at Denver International Airport prior to takeoff, prompting an emergency evacuation.
The incident occurred Saturday evening when the Miami-bound Boeing 737 Max suffered a landing gear malfunction that led to a brake fire, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
One person was hospitalized with minor injuries, and five others were treated at the scene, airport officials said. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames, and the aircraft was taken out of service for inspection. A replacement plane was arranged.
Passengers described moments of panic after a…
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