VIDEO: American Airlines engine catches fire on tarmac in Denver, passengers & crew evacuate using plane slides

The engine of an American Airlines plane caught fire after it had safely landed in the US city of Denver on Thursday.

The Boeing 737-800 was stationary at a gate when smoke started to pour out of the engine, forcing passengers and crew to evacuate using the plane's slides.

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It’s unclear at the moment what exactly started the fire.

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The flight with 172 passengers and six crew members on board was originally supposed to land in Dallas.

But it was diverted from its planned destination after the crew reported engine vibrations, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

Boeing declined to comment, referring queries to American Airlines and investigators.

The engine fire is the latest in a series of high-profile aviation incidents that have raised questions about US aviation safety.

In January, the mid-air collision of an American Airlines plane and an Army helicopter killed 67 people.