Person fatally struck by Frontier jet at Denver International after fence breach
NBC News • • business
Key Points:
- A Frontier Airlines Airbus A321 struck and killed a pedestrian who had breached a perimeter fence at Denver International Airport during takeoff, causing an engine fire and smoke inside the cabin.
- The flight, carrying 224 passengers and seven crew, aborted takeoff and evacuated via emergency slides; 12 people reported minor injuries, with five hospitalized.
- Passengers described a chaotic and frightening experience, with smoke filling the cabin and a delayed evacuation that lasted several minutes.
- Airport officials and the FAA are investigating the incident, and Runway 17L was temporarily closed; the pedestrian has not been identified and was not an airport employee.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy condemned the trespassing, emphasizing airport security breaches are dangerous and unacceptable.
