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The Sun
3 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Moment 150 terrified passengers flee plane engulfed in smoke after landing gear issue sparked fire and injured one
THIS is the moment more than 150 terrified passengers scrambled to evacuate a flight after a "possible landing gear incident" started a fire. Dramatic footage shows smoke billowing from the American Airlines plane as it stood on the runway at Denver International Airport. 5 5 The incident happened on Saturday afternoon as the Boeing 737 MAX 8 suffered a "maintenance issue" as it was due to take off for Miami. Panicked passengers were filmed fleeing the smoking plane on its inflatable slides as smoke continued to engulf the scene. Video footage shows people escaping the jet as the terrifying ordeal unfolded. "Flight 2023, you got a lot of smoke," an air traffic controller tells the pilot in cockpit audio from Live ATC, 9News has reported. "There was some flames. Looks like the smoke is dying down a bit," they add. But then the controller says: "You are actually on fire." According to CNN, the 173 passengers and six crew members were spooked when they heard a loud bang and spotted flames. They were then evacuated from the flight. The problem was sparked by a mix of of blown tires and the plane's deceleration during braking, according to the airline. Denver Fire Department rushed out to extinguish the blaze. Air India passenger plane catches fire on runway in SECOND airline panic in 24hrs just weeks on from crash disaster An American Airlines spokesperson said: "All customers and crew deplaned safely, and the aircraft was taken out of service to be inspected by our maintenance team. "We thank our team members for their professionalism and apologize to our customers for their experience." One person was taken to hospital with minor injuries and five were evaluated at the scene, CNN has reported. The incident is reported to have caused widespread panic among the plane's terrified passengers. Shay Armistead, 17, told the broadcaster that the incident was "kind of traumatizing". "The plane started vibrating and shaking really bad," she said. "We started tilting to the left side of the runway, and then we heard the sound of the wind from them lifting up the brakes of the plane and slamming on them really hard." The evacuation process took around 10 to 15 minutes, she added. It comes after a flight from Hollywood Burbank Airport was forced "nose dive" on its way to Las Vegas - causing passengers to fly out of their seats. The Southwest flight had plummeted mid-air to avoid a second plane. The aircraft later landed safely, but two flight attendants were injured in the terrifying ordeal. 5
CBS News
4 days ago
- CBS News
Aircraft at Denver International Airport evacuated due to landing gear incident
On Saturday afternoon, officials in Denver confirmed that passengers on board an aircraft at Denver International Airport were evacuated due to an incident with the plane's landing gear during takeoff. The Denver Fire Department said the problem occurred on board American Airlines Flight AA3023 from Denver to Miami while the plane was still on the runway. Airport officials reported that all of those on board the Boeing 737 MAX 8 are now off the aircraft. According to FlightAware, the plane was scheduled to leave Gate C34 at 1:12 p.m. The FAA said a "possible landing gear incident" happened during takeoff from runway 34L around 2:45 p.m. The passengers are reportedly being transported to the terminal by bus, and the FAA is actively investigating the incident. Another American Airlines aircraft caught fire in March after it experienced an "engine-related issue" and was diverted to Denver International Airport.
The Independent
21-07-2025
- General
- The Independent
Air India plane skids and damages runway after reports of three burst tyres
An Air India Airbus A320 veered off the runway at Mumbai International Airport on Monday while landing during heavy rain, damaging the underside of one of its engines and briefly shutting the runway. All passengers and crew from Air India flight AI2744, which had flown from Kochi, have since disembarked. The airline did not confirm if anyone was injured. The Mumbai airport said in a statement there were "minor damages reported to the airport's primary runway" due to what it described as a "runway excursion", and a secondary runway had been activated to ensure operational continuity. The aircraft has been grounded for checks, Air India added. A Times of India report, citing sources, said three tyres had burst on the aircraft after the landing. TV footage from NDTV and India Today showed the outer casing of the engine damaged, with some apparent cracks. Air India has come under intense scrutiny after a Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed in the Indian city of Ahmedabad last month, killing 260 people. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency said earlier this month it plans to investigate its budget airline, Air India Express, after Reuters reported the carrier did not follow a directive to change engine parts of an Airbus A320 in a timely manner and falsified records to show compliance.
Telegraph
08-07-2025
- Telegraph
Man killed after being sucked into aircraft engine in Italy
A man has been killed after being sucked into an aircraft engine at a Milan airport, Italian media reported. All flights have been suspended at Milan Bergamo, Italy's third-busiest airport, since 10.20am local time. Sacbo, the airport's operators, have confirmed an 'incident' forced the suspension of operations at the airport. According to Corriera Della Sera, one of Italy's main newspapers, the person was sucked into the plane engine as it began to manoeuvre before taking off for Asturias in Spain. It is unclear whether the victim was a passenger or an airport worker.
CNN
12-06-2025
- CNN
No injuries after JetBlue plane rolls onto grass at Boston's Logan Airport after landing
A JetBlue flight at Boston Logan International Airport veered onto grass while turning off a runway during landing Thursday. The runway was closed as JetBlue flight 312 was assessed and its passengers were deplaned by stairs and bused into the terminal, airport officials with Massport told CNN. The Airbus A220 was coming from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, and the incident happened around 11:55 a.m. local time. The airplane was new, according to Federal Aviation Administration records, and had been manufactured in 2024. There were no injuries reported, Massport officials said. 'Safety is JetBlue's top priority,' the airline said in a statement. 'We will conduct a full investigation of the incident and will work closely with the relevant authorities to understand the cause.' Tyesha Best, president of Transport Workers Union of America Local 579, said the union is 'aware of the event.' The union represents JetBlue's flight attendants. 'All crew and customers are safe,' Best said in a statement to CNN. 'We remain in contact with the company to provide all needed support for those affected.' The FAA has lifted a ground stop issued earlier Thursday at the airport for an emergency. The Boston airport was under a ground delay Thursday afternoon impacting about 14% of departing flights, according to flight data tracker FlightAware. The FAA is investigating the incident. This story has been updated with additional information.
