Pedestrian Killed by Frontier Airlines Plane Leaving Denver Airport
5 hours ago
- #emergency-evacuation
- #aviation-incident
- #airport-security
- A pedestrian was struck and killed on the runway at Denver International Airport by a Frontier Airlines flight preparing for takeoff.
- 12 passengers sustained minor injuries, with five transported to a hospital; the runway was temporarily closed for investigation.
- The pilot reported hitting an individual and experiencing an engine fire, leading to an emergency evacuation via slides.
- Transportation Secretary stated the pedestrian breached security by scaling a perimeter fence, prompting an FAA investigation.
- Frontier Airlines confirmed 224 passengers and 7 crew members were on board; the takeoff was aborted due to cabin smoke.