Frontier Airlines Plane Strikes and Kills Pedestrian at Denver Airport, Causing Evacuation
A Frontier Airlines Airbus A321, preparing for takeoff to Los Angeles, struck and killed a pedestrian who had jumped a perimeter fence at Denver International Airport. The incident occurred late Friday night, prompting the pilots to abort the takeoff as smoke filled the cabin. All 224 passengers and seven crew members were evacuated safely, though twelve reported minor injuries, with five transported to local hospitals. The identity of the pedestrian remains unknown, and federal officials have labeled the individual a 'trespasser.' The runway has been closed for investigation, and both the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are involved in the inquiry.