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Plane hits pedestrian during takeoff at Denver airport

Published Saturday, May 9, 2026 · Updated May 11

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A Frontier Airlines flight struck and killed a pedestrian on the runway during takeoff at Denver International Airport on Friday, May 8, 2026. The incident caused a brief engine fire and led to the evacuation of passengers, 12 of whom sustained minor injuries, with five hospitalized. The pedestrian had reportedly jumped an airport perimeter fence and was believed to be an airport employee. The event is currently under investigation by local authorities and the NTSB.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Frontier Flight 4345 struck and killed a pedestrian on the runway during takeoff at Denver International Airport around 11:19 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026, leading the flight to abort takeoff.
  • The incident resulted in a brief engine fire and passenger evacuation.
  • The pedestrian had reportedly jumped an airport perimeter fence and was believed to be an airport employee.
  • Twelve passengers sustained minor injuries, with five requiring hospitalization.
  • The incident is under investigation by local authorities and the NTSB.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

  • The HinduCenter-Left

    The Hindu reported that a Frontier Airlines flight aborted takeoff at Denver International Airport after striking a person on the runway, resulting in a brief engine fire and passenger evacuation. The incident occurred late Friday, causing at least one passenger to sustain minor injuries.

  • The GuardianLeft-leaning

    The Guardian covered the incident where a Frontier Airlines plane struck and killed a person on the runway at Denver International Airport during takeoff, leading to an engine fire and passenger evacuation. The individual, believed to be an airport employee, had reportedly jumped a perimeter fence. Later coverage noted the NTSB is gathering information to determine if it will investigate, and that 12 passengers sustained minor injuries with five hospitalized.

  • Al Jazeera EnglishCenter-Left

    Al Jazeera English reported that an individual died after jumping a perimeter fence at Denver International Airport and being struck by a Frontier Airlines plane during takeoff. The incident caused a brief engine fire and minor injuries to 12 passengers, and is currently under investigation by local authorities and the NTSB.

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