The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating an incident where a Frontier Airlines plane hit and killed a pedestrian on the runway at Denver International Airport during takeoff. The plane, bound for Los Angeles, reported the collision at 11:19 p.m. on Friday. Passengers were evacuated via slides, with 12 suffering minor injuries and five hospitalized. Concerns were raised about the evacuation process, as passengers were left on the tarmac in the cold after smoke filled the cabin. The pedestrian, who is not believed to be an airport employee, had breached security by scaling a fence and crossing the runway. The pilot reported an engine fire and smoke in the aircraft, leading to the aborted takeoff. Frontier Airlines is investigating the incident alongside airport and safety authorities. This event follows a separate incident where a Delta Air Lines employee was killed at Orlando International Airport.
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NTSB gathering details about Frontier Airlines evacuation after plane after hit pedestrian in Denver
