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Passengers evacuate burning plane in Denver

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FAA investigators are in Denver after passengers and crew aboard an American Airlines flight were forced to evacuate when a tire blew during takeoff and the plane's rapid deceleration caused a brake fire, the airline said. Elise Preston reports.

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  • FAA is investigating an American Airlines 737 MAX incident in Denver.
  • A tire blew and caused a brake fire as the plane was accelerating for takeoff. 1m 0s
  • All 179 passengers and crew evacuated safely; one minor injury reported. 1m 5s
  • Incident occurred during a period of record air travel volume. 1m 33s
  • FAA and Department of Transportation remind passengers to follow evacuation procedures. 1m 49s
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