DENVER — A United Express CRJ700 regional jet caught on fire Sunday soon after landing on the runway in Denver.
NBC News reported that one of the engines of the plane erupted into flames as the jet taxied on the runway of Denver International Airport.
SkyWest operated the flight on behalf of United Express.
KUSA reported that four crew members and all 59 passengers were able to safely exit the plane. There were no injuries.
My flight from Aspen to Denver caught fire on runway after landing. @rabiasquared pic.twitter.com/Etm3j165Qp
— raiyan (@raiyansyed) July 2, 2017
Quick and immediate response. first responders on runway. Huge thanks to pilot and crew for helping get passengers off safe. #Denver. pic.twitter.com/ZAlslCTemh
— raiyan (@raiyansyed) July 2, 2017
“After landing safely at Denver, SkyWest flight 5869, a CRJ700 operating as United Express from Aspen to Denver, experienced engine issues,” SkyWest said in a statement. “All 59 passengers safely deplaned the aircraft and were transported to the terminal.”
Arriving SkyWest flight 5869 was reported on fire, all passengers evacuated safely with no injuries. Denver Fire is on scene assessing
— Denver Int'l Airport (@DENAirport) July 2, 2017
All runways are now open as investigation into SkyWest fire continues. Other airport operations remain unaffected.
— Denver Int'l Airport (@DENAirport) July 2, 2017
The fire did not impact airport operations and runways remained open.
The cause for the fire is under investigation.
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