Frontier Airlines Flight Hits Trespasser, Aborts Takeoff at Denver Airport

Frontier Airlines Flight Hits Trespasser, Aborts Takeoff at Denver Airport

Sécurité Société

A Frontier Airlines flight at Denver International Airport struck a trespasser on the runway during takeoff, causing the airline to abort the takeoff. According to ABC7 Los Angeles, the incident led to an engine fire and the evacuation of passengers.

The New York Times and BBC reported that the collision resulted in the death of the trespasser and minor injuries among passengers. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the circumstances surrounding the event.

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Frontier Airlines National Transportation Safety Board

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Denver International Airport

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9 mai 2026
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Person fatally struck by Frontier jet at Denver International after fence breach
Person fatally struck by Frontier jet at Denver International after fence breach

NBC News • 09 mai 20h41

A person who breached security at Denver International Airport was struck and killed by a Frontier Airlines aircraft during takeoff, leading to an engine fire and passenger evacuation.

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Frontier Airlines plane kills runway trespasser at Denver airport
Frontier Airlines plane kills runway trespasser at Denver airport

BBC • 09 mai 16h21

A Frontier Airlines flight aborted takeoff at Denver International Airport after striking a trespasser on the runway, resulting in one fatality and minor injuries among passengers.

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Frontier Jet Hits Person on Runway During Takeoff at Denver Airport
Frontier Jet Hits Person on Runway During Takeoff at Denver Airport

The New York Times • 09 mai 15h44

A Frontier Airlines flight aborted takeoff at Denver International Airport after striking a trespasser on the runway, resulting in one fatality and minor injuries among passengers.

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Frontier Airlines plane hits person on runway during takeoff at Denver airport
Frontier Airlines plane hits person on runway during takeoff at Denver airport

The Guardian • 09 mai 13h13

A Frontier Airlines flight bound for Los Angeles struck and killed a pedestrian during takeoff at Denver International Airport, leading to an engine fire and passenger evacuation.

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Frontier Airlines jet bound for LAX strikes, kills person on runway during takeoff in Denver
Frontier Airlines jet bound for LAX strikes, kills person on runway during takeoff in Denver

ABC7 Los Angeles • 09 mai 07h38

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.

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