WASHINGTON, March 14, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - An American Airlines jet caught fire Thursday after landing at Denver International Airport in Colorado, dramatic images on social media showed.

According to statements from the airline and the US Federal Aviation Administration reported by local media, the flight was diverted to Denver after experiencing engine trouble.

"The 172 customers and six crew members deplaned and are being relocated to the terminal," American Airlines said, in a statement published by Denver broadcaster KDVR.

Neither the FAA, the airline nor Denver International Airport responded immediately to AFP requests for comment.

The latest incident comes amid concerns about safety after a series of incidents and attempts by President Donald Trump's administration to cut costs at US aviation agencies.

The plane was reportedly en route from Colorado Springs to Dallas-Fort Worth when it was diverted to Denver.

Video footage widely shared on social media showed billowing smoke around the jet on the ground near the terminals and passengers standing on a wing as emergency services arrived.