Emergency Slide Drama at Denver: Landing Gear Scare on American Airlines Flight

In a dramatic turn of events, passengers on American Airlines Flight 3023 had to use emergency slides to evacuate a smoking plane at Denver International Airport, following what officials described as a possible landing gear issue.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8, carrying 173 passengers and six crew members, was set to depart for Miami when a loud boom was heard shortly after takeoff, causing the aircraft to shake violently, reported Shay Armisteaz, a passenger on the flight.

Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire, and the Federal Aviation Administration is conducting an investigation. Minor injuries were reported, though with gratitude, passengers recounted their safe escape amid chaotic scenes on the runway.

(With inputs from agencies.)