A Passenger plane has bursts into flames in Chicago O'Hare airport just before taking off to Miami

Boeing 767 gutted by fire

It has been reported that a passenger plane has burst into flame leaving travelers to confusion as they see a horrific thick smoke blowing into the sky.

The incident happened in Chicago O'Hare airport which left at least five people injured and several in a critical state.

As at the time of the incident, eyewitness said the plane'e right engine "became a massive fireball" as passengers were seen fleeing the American Airlines jet.

According to FAA, the plane was said to had blew a tyre, forcing the air craft to abort take-off shortly after leaving for Miami.

Passengers seen fleeing the plane

Immediately all the passengers were able to be rescued while the runway has since been closed down, according to aviation officials.

The Boeing 767 was set to be flying to Miami before the tyre got blown up by the craft.

American Airlines said in a statement: "All passengers onboard American Airlines flight 383 have been bused back to the terminal.

"Seven passengers and one flight attendant reported injuries and were transported to the hospital to be evaluated.

"We are taking care of our customers and crew members and are re-accommodating our passengers on another flight to Miami this evening."