Frontier Airlines Flight Aborts Takeoff After Striking Pedestrian at Denver Airport
A Frontier Airlines flight bound for Los Angeles aborted takeoff at Denver International Airport after striking a pedestrian on the runway, leading to an engine fire and passenger evacuation.
On Friday night, a Frontier Airlines flight departing from Denver International Airport to Los Angeles aborted takeoff after striking a pedestrian on the runway. The incident occurred at approximately 11:19 p.m. local time. The Airbus A321neo, carrying 224 passengers and seven crew members, reported smoke in the cabin following the collision, prompting the pilots to abort the takeoff. Passengers were evacuated via emergency slides and transported to the terminal by bus. The condition of the pedestrian has not been disclosed. Runway 17L, where the incident took place, remains closed as the National Transportation Safety Board investigates. Frontier Airlines stated they are coordinating with safety authorities to gather more information.