Plane catches fire, passengers criticized for worrying more about luggage than children

(Dan Tri) - A plane caught fire on the runway in the US, forcing passengers to evacuate urgently. In the incident, some people were criticized for being busy carrying luggage and neglecting their children while escaping from the sea of ​​smoke.

According to NDTV , flight AA-3023, operated by a Boeing 737 MAX 8, encountered a technical problem at around 2:45 p.m. on July 26 (local time) right before taking off from Denver to Miami (USA).

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the plane reported a problem with its landing gear, which led to a fire and heavy smoke on the runway. Immediately after that, the 173 passengers and crew were ordered to evacuate urgently.

Plane carrying 173 passengers caught fire on the runway ( Video : NDTV).

Images from the scene showed people sliding down the emergency slides amid billowing black smoke and flames rising from the landing gear. Emergency crews from the airport and the Denver Fire Department responded and brought the fire under control by about 5:10 p.m.

One person with minor injuries was taken to a medical facility for observation. Five others were treated at the scene and did not require hospitalization. American Airlines confirmed the plane had a “tire-related maintenance issue” and said the aircraft had been taken for a technical inspection.

Adult and child passengers had to be urgently evacuated from the plane (Photo: Screenshot).

All passengers were evacuated safely, but a video from the scene that went viral on social media has sparked a wave of criticism. In the video, several men are seen sliding off the plane with a child in one arm and luggage in the other.

Some people were even carrying 2-3 backpacks, and some people staggered and fell on top of a child as soon as they touched the ground. That moment made many people angry, thinking that in such an emergency situation, passengers should have left their luggage behind to ensure the safety of their children and those around them.

"If you're trying to carry your luggage and your child like that when the plane is on fire, I don't know if your priority is life or belongings," one social media user wrote. Many other comments called this behavior "irresponsible" and "selfish."

However, some people also expressed sympathy, saying that these passengers may have panicked and acted instinctively, not fully realizing the danger.

A man carrying a child and luggage staggered after slipping down the stairs (Photo: Cut from clip).

This is the second time in less than half a year that Denver International Airport has recorded an aircraft fire incident. Previously, in March, an American Airlines Boeing 737-800 en route to Dallas (USA) also suddenly caught fire.

All 172 passengers and six crew members were safely evacuated. The FAA said it is continuing to investigate the specific cause of the latest incident, focusing in particular on the technical condition of the landing gear and the airline's maintenance procedures.

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