Pedestrian killed after being struck by Frontier Airlines plane taking off in Denver
Summary
A Frontier Airlines plane hit and killed a person who had entered the Denver Airport runway illegally during takeoff. The collision caused an engine fire, forced passengers to evacuate, and led to minor injuries for some passengers.Key Facts
- A pedestrian jumped a perimeter fence and entered the Denver International Airport runway.
- The pedestrian was struck by a Frontier Airlines Airbus A321 during takeoff around 11:19 p.m.
- The pedestrian died at the scene and is not believed to be an airport employee.
- The plane had 224 passengers and 7 crew members onboard at the time.
- The plane’s pilots reported an engine fire and smoke inside, causing an aborted takeoff and evacuation via emergency slides.
- Twelve passengers suffered minor injuries; five were taken to local hospitals.
- Runway 17L has been closed for investigation but is expected to reopen soon.
- The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident.
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