A Frontier Airlines flight struck a pedestrian during takeoff at Denver airport, prompting an emergency response and investigation.
A flight aborted its takeoff from Denver International Airport late on Friday (May 8, 2026) after striking a person on the runway, with at least one passenger injured, according to the airport and U.S. media reports.
Denver International Airport said in a statement that "Frontier Flight 4345 reported striking a pedestrian during takeoff" at around 11:19 p.m. (0519 GMT Saturday).
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A Frontier Airlines plane taking off from Denver International Airport hit and killed a pedestrian crossing the runway as the…
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Frontier said that smoke was reported in the cabin of the Airbus A321 and the pilots aborted takeoff.
Passengers were evacuated safely after the plane struck a person and an engine then caught on fire
The pedestrian, who has not been identified, is not believed to be an airport employee.
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