A Frontier Airways jetliner waits for clearance to take off as excessive winds strafe Denver Worldwide Airport Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Denver.
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A Frontier Airways airplane sure for Los Angeles on Friday evening struck and killed a pedestrian who was crossing the runway, in accordance with Denver Worldwide Airport.
The collision occurred round 11:19 p.m. native time because the plane ready to take off to California.
“Smoke was reported within the cabin and the pilots aborted takeoff,” Frontier stated in a press release.
“Passengers had been then safely evacuated through slides as a matter of precaution.”
The airline stated it was “deeply saddened” by the occasion.
ABC Information reported that the particular person struck was “a minimum of partially consumed” by one of many craft’s engines, resulting in a quick hearth.
Denver Worldwide stated the particular person was not believed to have been an onsite employee.
“DEN can affirm the pedestrian jumped the perimeter fence and was hit simply two minutes later whereas crossing the runway,” the airport stated in a press release.
“The pedestrian is deceased, and isn’t believed to be an worker of the airport nor have they been recognized. The airport has examined the fenceline and located it to be intact.”
The airport stated 12 folks reported minor accidents, with 5 of these people taken to native hospitals for therapy.
The Airbus A321 was on the time carrying 224 passengers and 7 crew members. Airport authorities stated nearly all of these passengers have since taken off for Los Angeles on a brand new Frontier flight.
