<p>A Peruvian Airlines plane caught fire upon landing at the Francisco Carle Airport in the central Peruvian town of Jauja on Tuesday, March 28.</p><p>The Boeing 737-300 caught fire after swerving off the runway at the end of the Lima-Jauja flight, Peruvian broadcaster RPP</a> reported. Peruvian Airlines cancelled</a> flights to the Andean city following the fire.</p><p>Interior Minister Carlos Basombrio said the fire was likely caused by friction between the jet’s wing and the runway, Reuters</a> reported. The 141 passengers and crew were safely evacuated from the plane.</p><br />
