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.

A Boeing 737 MAX 8 operated by American Airlines burst into smoke and flames on the runway at Denver International Airport, forcing an emergency evacuation that left one injured — adding to the scrutiny already surrounding Boeing’s troubled aircraft line.

A tyre fire forced American Airlines Flight 3023 to abort takeoff at Denver International Airport on Saturday. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 was headed for Miami when smoke and flames appeared near its left rear landing gear.

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.

More than 150 passengers were forced to evacuate an American Airlines flight -Boeing 737 Max- at Denver after a landing gear malfunction triggered a brake fire on the runway.

Passengers were forced to evacuate an American Airlines B737 MAX 8 at Denver International Airport after one of its tires caught fire.

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

At least one person was transported to the hospital after a Miami-bound American Airlines flight aborted takeoff from Denver International Airport Saturday.