American Airlines plane catches fire at Denver airport

By Diyar Guldogan

WASHINGTON (AA) - An American Airlines plane caught fire on the ground at Denver International Airport on Thursday evening, according to local media.

The aircraft was sitting at gate C38 and producing "visible smoke," the airport was quoted as saying.

A total of 172 passengers and six crew members were deplaned and relocated to the terminal, according to the reports.

“After landing safely and taxiing to the gate at Denver International Airport (DEN), American Airlines Flight 1006 experienced an engine-related issue," the airport said.