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Frontier Airlines jet bound for LAX hits person on runway in Denver, aviation source tells ABC News

ABC7 Los Angeles·ABC7 Los Angeles·24 days ago
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Pilots reported an engine fire and smoke inside the aircraft after the incident. Saturday, May 9, 2026 8:07AM A Frontier Airlines flight taking off for Los Angeles from Denver International Airport on Friday night appeared to strike an individual walking on runway 17L, ABC News has learned. At least one minor injury to a passenger has been reported and all those onboard the plane are being evaluated, which is standard procedure following an evacuation. The incident happened at about 11:19 p.m. MT Friday when Frontier Flight 4345 reported striking a pedestrian during takeoff, according to a statement from Denver International Airport. There were 231 souls on board. Passengers evacuated the aircraft on the runway and were bused to terminals by emergency crews. Pilots reported an engine fire and smoke inside the aircraft following the incident, according to air traffic control audio obtained by ABC News. "Tower, Frontier 4345, we're stopping on the runway. Uh, we just hit somebody...…

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