Frontier Airlines Flight Strikes Pedestrian on Denver Runway, Resulting in Fatality and Engine Fire
A Frontier Airlines Airbus A321, bound for Los Angeles, struck and killed a pedestrian on the runway during takeoff at Denver International Airport. The incident occurred late Friday night when the individual reportedly scaled a fence and ran onto the runway. The collision resulted in a massive engine fire, filling the aircraft with smoke. The pilot aborted the takeoff, and passengers were evacuated via slides. There were 224 passengers and 7 crew members on board. Twelve individuals were injured, with five requiring hospitalization. The Denver Fire Department extinguished the fire, and the runway was temporarily closed for investigation. The National Transportation Safety Board has been notified, and local law enforcement is investigating the security breach.