A diverted American Airlines plane caught fire on the tarmac after making an emergency landing at Denver International Airport with engine issues Thursday evening, forcing passengers to evacuate the burning aircraft, authorities said.

An American Airlines plane carrying 178 people caught fire on the tarmac after making an emergency landing at Denver International Airport Thursday evening, forcing many passengers to evacuate by climbing out onto a wing and with emergency slides.

An American Airlines flight made a dramatic emergency landing in Denver following mid-flight engine vibrations. Upon landing, an engine fire erupted, leading to a tense evacuation. All 178 aboard escaped,