Plane’s landing gear catches fire, 173 passengers desperate to save their lives! (Video)
A loud noise suddenly sounded during takeoff from the runway. Smoke and fire were also seen from the rear of the plane. At this time, the decision was made to make an emergency landing and passengers were quickly evacuated from the smoke-filled cabin using slides. According to a report by US media outlet CNN, the incident occurred at Denver International Airport in the United States on Saturday (July 26). According to the report, American Airlines Flight 1685 was scheduled to depart for Charlotte, North Carolina. But while accelerating on the runway, the plane’s landing gear experienced a ‘technical problem’. The pilots immediately aborted takeoff and the passengers on board were quickly evacuated. CNN says that an emergency response unit immediately arrived at the Airbus A321 model plane. It is believed that the smoke spread into the cabin from overheated brakes. According to reports, all 173 passengers and six crew members on board the plane were safely evacuated. One person suffered minor injuries. Video of the incident has been circulating on social media, showing passengers screaming and running away from the plane onto the runway. One video shows thick smoke billowing from the plane’s cabin, raising the possibility of a fire among passengers. Denver International Airport temporarily closed the runway in question, but authorities said the incident did not have a major impact on overall airport operations.