The engine of an American Airlines plane caught fire after it had safely landed in Denver on Thursday, as the Boeing 737-800 was stationary at a gate. Smoke was seen pouring out of the engine, forcing the evacuation of passengers and crew using the plane’s slides. No injuries were reported and the blaze was extinguished by firefighters. The flight, which had 172 passengers and 6 crew members on board, was originally supposed to land in Dallas but was diverted after the crew reported engine vibrations. Boeing declined to comment on the incident, referring all queries to American Airlines and investigators. The incident forms part of a series of recent high-profile aviation incidents that have sparked questions about US aviation safety. In January, a mid-air collision between an American Airlines plane and an Army helicopter killed 67 people.

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