Frontier Airlines jet bound for LAX strikes, kills person on runway during takeoff in Denver [View all]
Source: Los Angeles ABC7
Frontier Airlines jet bound for LAX strikes, kills person on runway during takeoff in Denver
Pilots reported an engine fire and smoke inside the aircraft after the incident.
By ABC7.com staff
Saturday, May 9, 2026 2:15AM PT
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 International Airport. ... The person was at least partially consumed by one of the engines, an official confirmed to ABC News, causing a brief engine fire that was extinguished by firefighters.
At least one minor injury to a passenger has been reported and all those onboard the plane are being evaluated, which is standard procedure following an evacuation.
The incident happened at around 11:19 p.m. Friday when Frontier Flight 4345 reported striking a pedestrian during takeoff, according to a statement from Denver International Airport. There were 231 souls on board.
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A source briefed on the incident told ABC News that airport security was inspecting the east perimeter fence on Saturday morning for gaps and the person struck did not appear to be connected to the work occurring on a parallel runway.
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Read more: https://abc7.com/amp/post/frontier-airlines-jet-bound-lax-strikes-person-denver-runway-engine-fire-forces-evacuation/19068264/
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