Frontier Airlines plane hit and killed a person on the runway at Denver airport
Summary
A Frontier Airlines plane struck and killed a person who walked onto a runway at Denver International Airport while the plane was taking off. The collision caused an engine fire that was quickly put out, and all 224 passengers were safely evacuated.Key Facts
- The incident happened late Friday night during takeoff at Denver International Airport.
- The person who was hit had jumped over the airport’s perimeter fence and crossed the runway.
- The plane was heading from Denver to Los Angeles International Airport.
- The pilot reported hitting someone and an engine fire shortly after being cleared for takeoff.
- Emergency slides were used to evacuate all 224 passengers safely.
- Twelve passengers had minor injuries; five were taken to hospitals.
- The runway was closed for investigation by the FAA and National Transportation Safety Board.
- Airport security fences were inspected and found to be intact.
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