A United Airlines plane had to be evacuated after catching fire moments after landing at Denver International Airport.
All passengers from the regional United Express flight, operated by SkyWest, evacuated safely with no injuries reported, although passengers said it did cause ‘panic.’
The pilot and crew were praised on social media for their ‘super quick’ response.
In video footage large flames can be seem emitting from an engine, with lit jet fuel spilling onto the tarmac.
Flight 5869, a CRJ700 jet, had taken off from Aspen carrying 59 passengers.
"After landing safely at Denver, SkyWest flight 5869, a CRJ700 operating as United Express from Aspen to Denver, experienced engine issues. All 59 passengers safely deplaned the aircraft and were transported to the terminal," said Marissa Snow of SkyWest Airlines.
"All runways are now open as investigation into SkyWest fire continues. Other airport operations remain unaffected," the airport said in a Tweet.
The airport said the National Transport Safety Board has been informed.
