WASHINGTON: Passengers on a US domestic flight were forced to evacuate onto a runway due to a brake fire just ahead of the plane taking off in Denver, the airline said. American Airlines Flight 3023 was departing for Miami on Saturday but “experienced a mechanical issue” while accelerating ahead of takeoff at Denver International Airport, the airline told AFP, adding all 173 passengers and six crew “deplaned safely.” One passenger sustained a minor injury and was taken to a hospital for evaluation, American Airlines said.

Passengers on an American Airlines flight departing from Denver International Airport Saturday were evacuated after a “possible landing gear incident,” according to the Federal…

All 173 passengers and six crew members onboard an American Airlines flight departing from Denver International Airport had to be evacuated when the plane experienced an issue…