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Video of the Day: American Airlines plane evacuates in Denver

Video of the Day: American Airlines plane evacuates in Denver

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A total of 179 passengers and crew members aboard an American Airlines flight bound for Miami were forced to evacuate at Denver International Airport on July 26 due to a reported landing gear issue. The plane had experienced a maintenance problem involving a tire before taxiing onto the runway before takeoff. All passengers exited the aircraft safely; one person was taken to a hospital with a minor injury. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident.