Passengers evacuate American Airlines aircraft in Denver after tire catches fire 

Passengers were forced to evacuate an American Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 at Denver International Airport (DEN) after a tire caught fire while still on the ground. 

The incident occurred at 14:25 local time, as flight AA3023 was preparing to depart for Miami International Airport (MIA) with 173 passengers and six crew onboard. 

Passengers reported hearing a loud bang followed by strong vibrations right before the evacuation order was issued. 

Dramatic footage of the evacuation, which was captured on camera by those at the scene, shows fire and heavy smoke next to the aircraft’s undercarriage as passengers slide down to the ground while being helped by staff on the ground. 

Passengers evacuated onto the runway via emergency slide after an American Airlines flight aborted its takeoff on the runway in Denver on Saturday. One person was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, officials said. https://t.co/RS1IHezccy pic.twitter.com/IhtBpHm3YM— ABC News (@ABC) July 27, 2025One person reportedly suffered minor injuries during the evacuation. 

The blaze, which affected the left side of the main landing gear, was quickly extinguished by the airport’s fire service. 

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently investigating the incident, which the airline blamed on a maintenance issue. The post Passengers evacuate American Airlines aircraft in Denver after tire catches fire  appeared first on AeroTime.

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