An American Airlines jet carrying 179 passengers caught fire during landing at Denver International Airport, leading to an emergency evacuation. The Boeing 737 Max aircraft suffered a landing gear malfunction that triggered a brake fire, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). All passengers were safely evacuated via emergency slides, though one individual was hospitalized with minor injuries and five others were treated at the scene. Firefighters quickly responded to extinguish the flames, and the aircraft was taken out of service for inspection. A replacement plane was arranged to ensure continued service. Passengers described moments of panic after a loud bang was followed by smoke, with several recounting the plane’s vibrations and shaking as it descended. Video footage shared on social media showed travelers using emergency slides to flee the aircraft as smoke billowed from the fuselage. The incident has caused delays for over 240 flights at Denver International Airport, prompting the FAA to open an investigation. This event adds to the ongoing scrutiny of Boeing’s 7.37 Max series, which has been under investigation following previous safety incidents, including an Alaska Airlines incident in January 2024 where a door plug blew off mid-flight. Denver International Airport has also seen other safety concerns, including an engine fire on an American Airlines jet in March and a United Airlines incident where a plane caught fire after hitting an animal in April.