Created Sunday, Jul 27th 2025 17:23Z, last updated Monday, Jul 28th 2025 18:34Z
An American Airlines Boeing 737-8 MAX, registration N306SW performing flight
AA-3023 from Denver,CO to Miami,FL (USA) with 173 passengers and 6 crew, had been taxiing out to Denver's runway 08, lined up but requested runway 17L due to winds, vacated the runway, taxied to runway 17L, lined up, requested runway 35R due to winds, vacated again, taxied across the airfield to runway 34L, lined up, was cleared for takeoff and accelerated for takeoff at 14:15L (20:15Z) about 35 minutes after beginning taxi. At about 125 knots over ground the left hand main gear strut collapsed, the aircraft skidded to a stop on the runway on nose gear, right main gear and left hand engine, a fire started below the aircraft. Tower advised the crew "you are actually on fire". An emergency evacuation via slides was initiated. Paramedics checked 7 people with minor injuries, one of them was taken to a local hospital.
The airline reported all 173 passengers and 6 crew safely evacuated the aircraft. Later the airline added that a combination of blown tyres and the deceleration of the aircraft resulted in a minor brake fire.
A passenger reported there was a loud bang and strong vibrations, the aircraft slowed. A round piece of debris was rolling away from the aircraft while the aircraft slowed down.
The FAA reported: "American Airlines Flight 3023 reported a possible landing gear incident during departure from Denver International Airport around 2:45 p.m. local time Saturday, July 26. Passengers evacuated on the runway and are being transported to the terminal by bus. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 was headed to Miami International Airport. The FAA will investigate."
On Jul 28th 2025 the FAA reported: "AIRCRAFT LEFT MAIN GEAR CAUGHT FIRE, DENVER, CO.", one passenger received a minor injury.
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