The Boeing 737 Max involved in last week's Denver incident experienced tyre failures and a hydraulic leak that ignited, according to a source familiar with the incident.

Emergency evacuation of passengers occurred after the landing gear of an American Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 caught fire at Denver Airport.

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US authorities are investigating an incident involving an American Airlines Boeing 737 Max catching fire at Denver International Airport after experiencing landing gear problems during take-off, leading to an emergency evacuation.

American Airlines announced Wednesday that it is removing the Boeing 737 Max from its flight schedule until mid-January, an acknowledgment that the aviation industry does not expect the plane to ...

The airline said approximately 115 flights per day will be canceled through Nov. 2. American Airlines has 24 737 Max 8 jets. A photograph of the Boeing 737 Max 8 in the air. Eric Greer/Boeing