An alarming incident occurred at Denver International Airport as passengers on an American Airlines flight were forced to evacuate via emergency slides due to a landing gear malfunction that resulted in smoke and fire. Eyewitness accounts describe a loud boom before takeoff, leading to panic as 179 passengers fled the aircraft engulfed in smoke. The flight, bound for Miami, aborted its takeoff when flames were spotted on the landing gear, causing chaos on the runway. Fortunately, only one person sustained injuries during the evacuation process, highlighting the importance of emergency protocols in ensuring passenger safety. The FAA is investigating the cause of the incident as video footage circulates online, depicting the harrowing moments of evacuation.