American Airlines Jet Evacuated at Denver After Landing Gear Incident
American Airlines Jet Evacuated at Denver After Landing Gear Incident

Passengers aboard American Airlines Flight 3023 were forced to evacuate via emergency slides at Denver International Airport (DIA) Saturday afternoon after a reported issue with the aircraft’s landing gear. The incident involved a Boeing 737 MAX 8, carrying 173 passengers and six crew members, which was departing for Miami International Airport.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that the flight reported a “possible landing gear incident” during its departure. American Airlines stated the problem involved an aircraft tire. Witnesses described a chaotic scene, with some passengers tripping after sliding down the inflatable chutes. One passenger was transported to a hospital with minor injuries, while five others were evaluated at the scene but did not require hospitalization.
According to passengers, a loud “boom” was heard, followed by violent shaking as the plane drifted left before the pilot initiated an aborted takeoff. Firefighters responded to extinguish a fire on the aircraft. American Airlines confirmed all customers and crew deplaned safely, and the aircraft has been taken out of service for inspection. The FAA is currently investigating the incident.
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