India, July 27 -- An American Airlines flight faced a dramatic incident at Denver International Airport (DEN) on Saturday, when its left main landing gear caught fire, prompting an emergency evacuation. Flight AA3023, bound for Miami, was on the runway shortly after takeoff when the fire was first spotted. Passengers and crew members were evacuated safely via emergency slides as smoke billowed beneath the aircraft.

Authorities reported one minor injury, and all 173 passengers and six crew members are accounted for, though the exact cause remains under investigation.

The incident unfolded around 2:45 PM local time when DEN first responders and the Denver Fire Department were alerted to flames emanating from the American Airlines flight's...