Thursday, May 21Thursday, May 21A Frontier Airlines plane fatally struck a pedestrian during takeoff at Denver International Airport on Friday, May 9, 2026, at approximately 11:19 p.m. The individual, who remains unidentified, jumped the airport’s perimeter fence and walked onto the runway before being hit by the aircraft, which was bound for Los Angeles. The collision caused an engine fire, prompting an emergency evacuation of all passengers, who were reported safe. Audio recordings captured the moment of impact, confirming the incident occurred just two minutes after the person breached the fence .
Authorities have not yet determined the motive behind the individual’s actions, and investigations are ongoing. The plane aborted its takeoff following the collision, and the airport’s official X account confirmed the incident . Security protocols at Denver International Airport are under review to prevent similar breaches in the future.
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