'I'm never flying again': Passengers flee as American Airlines flight bursts into flames
A passenger on an American Airlines flight has filmed his own dramatic evacuation as the plane bursts into flames at a Chicago airport.
The video, which was posted on Instagram by user c1arkkent, shows passengers fleeing the plane as huge clouds of smoke and flames pour out of the aircraft.
A fire engine shows up during the video as a voice is heard saying: "That's crazy bro, I'm never flying again."
You can also hear people crying in the background, with many people in the video on their phones to their loved ones.
The comment on the Instagram video from c1arkkent read: "Tell me why the f***king plane I was just on blew up on takeoff!?! Thank God I got off. Blessed man. So blessed. Scariest s***t ever. Special thanks to the pilots and crew for getting us off safely!"
American Airlines Flight 383 aborted its takeoff from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport due to an engine-related mechanical issue on Friday afternoon, the airline said.
The FAA said the Miami-bound Boeing 767 blew a tire and damaged an engine, prompting the pilots to abort takeoff.
The 161 passengers and nine crew members deplaned via chute onto the runway. The airline said all passengers have been bused back to the terminal.
Seven passengers and one flight attendant reported minor injuries and were transported to the hospital to be evaluated.
The company said it was re-accommodating its passengers on another flight to Miami.
The Chicago Department of Aviation said the Chicago Fire Department responded to Flight 383 on fire at the airport at approximately 2:35pm local time.
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