Airplane Carrying 224 Passengers Hits, Kills Pedestrian During Takeoff As Engine Catches Fire
The Daily Caller
Last updated: May 10, 2026
A Frontier Airlines flight experienced a catastrophic engine fire during takeoff in Denver, resulting in the tragic death of a pedestrian on the runway. This incident led to the emergency evacuation of all 224 passengers.
- A Frontier Airlines jet departing for Los Angeles struck and killed a pedestrian on the Denver runway.
- The collision ignited an engine fire, prompting an immediate abort of the takeoff.
- All 224 passengers and crew members aboard the flight were evacuated using emergency slides.
- The aircraft sustained significant damage due to the engine fire.
- Emergency services responded to the scene, and the runway was temporarily closed, causing flight disruptions.
- The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation into the incident to determine the cause.
- Authorities are investigating the identity of the pedestrian and how they gained access to the active runway.
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is also involved in the investigation.
- This event highlights critical safety concerns regarding runway incursions and pedestrian access to airport operational areas.
