Audio captures moment Frontier plane struck pedestrian on runway
Summary
A Frontier Airlines flight at Denver International Airport struck a person walking on the runway during takeoff, causing an engine fire. The pilot stopped the plane, evacuated all passengers safely, and authorities are investigating the incident.Key Facts
- The incident happened as the Frontier flight was taking off from Denver International Airport.
- The pilot reported hitting a person on the runway and an engine fire about 30 seconds after takeoff began.
- Air traffic control helped the pilot safely move the plane off the runway.
- Smoke was seen in the plane, and passengers evacuated using inflatable slides.
- No injuries were reported among the 224 passengers and 7 crew members onboard.
- The condition of the person hit by the plane is not yet known.
- Emergency crews transported passengers back to the terminal, and their flight was delayed.
- Frontier Airlines and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the event.
- The runway remains closed during the investigation.
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