American Airlines Flight 3023
Thermal relief plugs released tire pressure during takeoff. The left wheels failed, the aircraft tilted, and smoke and fire prompted an evacuation.
Incident date:
LEVEL 3 Final report
Causes
Evacuation in airline accidents
Official investigators identified evacuation in 2 of the incidents we cover, from 1988 to 2025. Each account explains how it arose in that case. A shared topic does not mean the same cause.
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| Date | Flight | Aircraft | Location | Fatalities | Report status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 July 2025 | American Airlines Flight 3023 | Boeing 737-8, MAX 8 | Runway 34L, Denver International Airport, Colorado | No reported passenger or crew injuries | LEVEL 3 Final report |
| 26 June 1988 | Air France 296 | Airbus A 320-100 | Forest beyond runway 34 R, Mulhouse-Habsheim, France | Three passengers | LEVEL 3 Final report |
Air France 296
An A320 flew a low display pass with idle thrust and decreasing speed. A late go-around could not clear the forest beyond Habsheim.
Incident date:
LEVEL 3 Final report