The US Airways engine set fire after landing in Denver
Officials said that the US Airways engine caught fire after the plane landed at Denver International Airport on Thursday evening.
The airline said that the 1006 US Airways flight was on its way from Colorado Springs to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport when it was transferred to Denver.
The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement that the plane, a Boeing 737-800 plane, landed safely at approximately 5:15 pm local time after the crew reported the vibrations of the engine.
The Federal Aviation Administration said that while it was cars to the gate, the engine was burned and those on board were caught using the slides.
US Airways described it as a “engine related issue” but it has not been clear. She said that there are 172 passengers and six crew members on board.
No injuries were reported.
The video posted on the plane social media appears at the gate, immersed in smoke, The passengers also seem to be on the plane’s wing. Another angle shows crew members on the ground Trick.
“We thank the members of our crew, the Den team and the first respondents for their fast and decisive work with everyone’s safety on the plane and on the ground as a priority,” said US Airways.
FAA will investigate.