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Frontier Airlines jet reports striking an individual on runway at Denver airport

5 sources9 storiesFirst seen 5/9/2026Score60Breakthrough
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Frontier Airlines jet bound for LAX strikes, kills person on runway during takeoff at Denver International Airport - ABC7 Chicago.

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Frontier Airlines jet bound for LAX strikes, kills person on runway during takeoff at Denver International Airport ABC7 ChicagoSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News

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A flight taking off from Denver International Airport struck a pedestrian on the runway during takeoff on Friday, Frontier Airlines and the airport said, as videos showed the inside of the engine casing partially red

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Frontier Jet Aborts Takeoff as Pilots Report Hitting Person on Denver Runway

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Frontier Airlines jet bound for LAX hits person on runway in Denver, aviation source tells ABC News - ABC7 Los Angeles.

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Frontier Airlines jet bound for LAX hits person on runway in Denver, aviation source tells ABC News ABC7 Los AngelesFrontier plane reportedly strikes pedestrian on Denver Airport runway

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The plane suffered an engine fire but was safely evacuated.

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Details were not available about the person the Frontier Airlines pilots said was hit.

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Summary

**Summary:** A Frontier Airlines jet, bound for LAX, reportedly struck a pedestrian on the Denver International Airport runway while taking off from Denver to Los Angeles. The incident occurred late Friday night. **Why It Matters:** This event highlights potential safety concerns in airport operations and raises questions about the handling of emergency situations involving aircraft

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