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An American Airlines Boeing 737 MAX was evacuated at Denver International Airport after its landing gear collapsed and caught fire during an aborted takeoff. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon as Flight 3023 was preparing to depart for Miami International Airport. All 173 passengers and six crew members were safely evacuated using the aircraft's inflatable slides.
Denver airport officials reported that five individuals sustained minor injuries, with one person requiring hospital treatment. American Airlines stated that the aircraft "experienced a mechanical issue" related to a tire, resulting in its removal from service for inspections.
The Aviation Herald detailed that the left-hand main gear strut collapsed, causing the aircraft to skid to a halt and ignite a small fire beneath it. Video footage captured by a passenger showed smoke emanating from the rear of the plane as passengers evacuated.
