Summary
- All 178 people on board were able to evacuate -airline
- 12 people taken to hospitals with minor injuries -airport
- Flight had diverted after crew reported engine vibrations -FAA
- FAA says it will investigate the incident
WASHINGTON, March 13 – An engine on an American Airlines jet caught fire after the plane diverted to Denver on Thursday, forcing the evacuation of passengers using emergency slides, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
The airline said all 172 passengers and six crew members had exited the plane, though Denver International Airport said 12 people were transported to hospitals with minor injuries.