Summary
Passengers on American Airlines Flight 3023 used an emergency slide to exit a smoking plane at Denver International Airport due to a possible issue with the landing gear involving a tire. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 was headed to Miami and carried 173 passengers and six crew members. One person was hospitalized with a minor injury, while firefighters put out a fire on the aircraft, and the FAA is investigating.
Key Facts
- The incident occurred at Denver International Airport.
- The plane involved was American Airlines Flight 3023, a Boeing 737 MAX 8.
- The flight was going to Miami International Airport.
- A possible issue with the landing gear, specifically an aircraft tire, was reported.
- Passengers evacuated using an emergency slide.
- One person required hospitalization for a minor injury; five others were evaluated on-site.
- Firefighters extinguished a fire on the aircraft.
- The FAA is conducting an investigation into the incident.
