An American Airlines flight that was supposed to fly from Denver to Miami had to stop suddenly when a tyre caught fire just before takeoff. The serious incident happened on July 27 and was caught on video. In the video, thick smoke can be seen coming from the plane while passengers quickly leave using the emergency slides.
There were 179 people on board, including 173 passengers and six crew members. Thankfully, everyone was safely evacuated from the plane. Only one person got minor injuries during the emergency evacuation, which could have been much worse if the fire had spread.
Right after the incident, the aircraft was removed from service so that it could be checked carefully to find out what caused the tyre to catch fire. American Airlines arranged a new flight for the passengers so they could reach Miami safely.
The airline also apologized to all passengers for the sudden trouble and delay. They praised the flight crew for acting fast and calmly during the emergency, which helped save lives and avoid a bigger disaster.
Incidents like this remind everyone how important it is to have well-trained crew members and working safety systems on every flight. Passengers were thankful for the quick help they received and for the safe evacuation process.
American Airlines has said they will fully investigate what went wrong and take steps to stop such problems in the future. Safety remains their top priority to make sure all passengers can fly with confidence and peace of mind.
