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American Airlines Flight 1006 Diverts, Catches Fire in Denver, Prompting Emergency Evacuations

Flight 1006 from Colorado Springs to Dallas Fort Worth diverted to Denver and caught fire upon landing, sending 12 people to hospitals with minor injuries.

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American Airlines Flight 1006, a Boeing 737-800, diverted to Denver due to engine vibrations, landing safely at 5:15 p.m. After taxiing, an engine caught fire, prompting an evacuation via slides. Twelve people sustained minor injuries; all 178 passengers were evacuated. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze. This incident is amidst growing safety concerns in aviation, with multiple recent aviation mishaps, including other notable accidents in the U.S. The FAA is investigating the fire's cause as American Airlines assured the safety of all those involved.

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  • All passengers and crew were evacuated safely from the American Airlines flight after an engine fire at Denver International Airport, with twelve individuals transported to hospitals with minor injuries.
  • The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident, which involved an American Airlines Boeing 737-800 that experienced engine vibrations before the fire.
  • Emergency responders acted quickly, ensuring the safe evacuation of the 178 individuals aboard the flight.

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Flight 1006 diverted to Denver due to engine vibrations reported by the crew.

After the engine caught fire, passengers were evacuated using emergency slides. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, and 12 people were taken to hospitals with minor injuries.

Yes, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the cause of the fire.

There were 172 passengers and six crew members on board American Airlines Flight 1006.

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