Person struck and killed by Frontier jet on Denver runway
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Last updated: May 10, 2026
A tragic incident occurred on a Denver runway where a Frontier Airlines jet struck and killed an individual during takeoff. The pilots aborted the flight immediately after reporting the collision.
- The event took place on a Friday at Denver International Airport. The aircraft involved was a Frontier Airlines jet. The individual was on the runway at the time of the incident. The pilots took immediate action to abort the takeoff. The specific circumstances leading to the person being on the active runway are under investigation. Authorities are working to identify the individual and determine the cause of the accident. Further details regarding the investigation are expected to be released.
