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A Frontier Airlines flight headed to Los Angeles struck and killed a p...
5 hours ago ... A Frontier Airlines flight headed to Los Angeles struck and killed a person who was reportedly walking on a runway during takeoff Friday night at Denver ...
Frontier plane kills pedestrian during Denver takeoff - USA TODAY
Updated May 9, 2026, 10:07 a.m. ETDENVER - A Frontier airlines plane taking off for Los Angeles late Friday struck and killed a person who jumped a perimeter fence and was crossing the runway, according to airport and airline officials.The Airbus A321 had begun accelerating down the runway for takeoff when the pilots reported to air traffic controllers that they'd hit someone, officials said. The pilots aborted takeoff as smoke began filling the cabin, and and passengers evacuated the plane via slides, Frontier Airlines said in a statement to USA TODAY.The identity of the pedestrian was not immediately released. Airport officials said the as-yet unidentified person had jumped the security fence two minutes earlier. Federal officials confirmed they have begun an investigation, and called the pedestrian a "trespasser.""We are deeply saddened by this event," Frontier said in a statement. "We are investigating this incident and gathering more information in coordination with the airport and other safety authorities."The plane had 224 passengers and seven crew members aboard, all of whom were safely evacuated. Twelve people reported minor injuries, and five of them were transported to local hospitals for treatment, airport officials said. The runway remains closed for investigation.Denver airport officials said they have requested assistance from the NTSB. The FAA is also investigating."The pedestrian is deceased, and is not believed to be an employee of the airport nor have they been identified. The airport has examined the fenceline and found it to be intact," airport officials said. "We are extremely saddened by this incident and express our sympathies to those involved."In a social-media statement, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy referred to the pedestrian as a "trespasser" and said federal investigators are working with Denver police, who are responsible for airport perimeter security."No one should ever trespass on an airport," he said.The Denver airport is the nation's 4th busiest, and the 10th busiest in the world, and last year served 82.4 million passengers.
Frontier Jet Hits Person on Runway During Takeoff at Denver Airport
A Frontier Airlines plane struck a person on the runway as it was taking off from Denver International Airport late Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
Frontier Airlines jet strikes person walking on runway at Denver ...
A Frontier Airlines flight taking off for Los Angeles from Denver International Airport on Friday night struck an individual walking on a runway, according to the airline and airport officials. The incident occurred shortly after 11:00 p.m. local time on Runway 17L, the airline said in a statement early Saturday. There were 224 passengers and 7 crew members on board, Frontier said. The person ...
