An engine on an American Airlines jet caught fire after the plane diverted to Denver on Thursday, forcing the evacuation of passengers using emergency slides, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

Images on social media show flames and smoke pouring from one of the engines of the Boeing 737-800. Twelve people were taken to hospital after evacuating the plane, including via one of the wings.

An American Airlines jet's engine caught fire after it diverted to land in Denver on Thursday, forcing the evacuation of ...

The plane caught fire after a safe landing at Denver International Airport, forcing the evacuation of passengers using the plane's slides.

Earlier on Thursday, the mission managers decided to wave off a launch attempt due to high winds and precipitation forecasted ...