By Kerry Breen is a news editor at CBSNews.com. A graduate of New York University's Arthur L. Carter School of Journalism, she previously worked at NBC News' TODAY Digital. She covers current events, breaking news and issues including substance use. Read Full Bio Updated on: May 9, 2026 / 8:49 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google An audio recording captures the moments after a Frontier Airlines flight struck a pedestrian while departing Denver International Airport on Friday.  Things begin smoothly, with the tower confirming the pilot is clear for takeoff and wishing the flight crew "a good night," according to audio from ATC.com. About 30 seconds into the audio, the Frontier pilot says he is "stopping on the runway."  "We just hit somebody. We have an engine fire," the pilot says.  Air traffic control staff provide instructions on how the plane can safely exit the runway.…