Frontier Airlines plane reportedly hits pedestrian during takeoff in Denver

It said it was ⁠investigating the incident and gathering more information in ⁠coordination ​with the airport and other safety authorities. * At least one passenger ⁠had a minor injury and everyone onboard the plane ⁠was ⁠being evaluated, ABC News said.


Reuters | Updated: 09-05-2026 13:23 IST | Created: 09-05-2026 13:23 IST
Frontier Airlines plane reportedly hits pedestrian during takeoff in Denver

May 9 - Frontier Airlines ​said that ​one of its ‌passenger jets had ​reportedly struck a pedestrian late on Friday ‌on the runway at Denver International Airport while taking off for Los Angeles. * Smoke was ‌reported in the cabin of the ‌Airbus A321 and the pilots aborted takeoff, the company said.

* Frontier said the flight was ⁠carrying ​224 passengers ⁠and seven crew members, and was safely evacuated. * ⁠The airline gave no details on the ​pedestrian who was struck. It said it was ⁠investigating the incident and gathering more information in ⁠coordination ​with the airport and other safety authorities.

* At least one passenger ⁠had a minor injury and everyone onboard the plane ⁠was ⁠being evaluated, ABC News said.

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