Passengers aboard an American Airlines flight were evacuated Saturday afternoon following an incident with the plane's ...

A tire on an American Airlines jet caught fire during takeoff at Denver International Airport, forcing an emergency evacuation of all 173 passengers and six crew members.

"American Airlines Flight 3023 reported a possible landing gear incident during departure from Denver International Airport around 2:45 p.m. local time Saturday, July 26," the FAA said in a statement.