Pedestrian killed by Frontier Airlines jet at Denver International Airport

Late Friday, a Frontier Airlines Airbus A321 carrying 224 passengers and seven crew members struck and killed a pedestrian on a runway at Denver International Airport during a scheduled takeoff for Los Angeles. The airport reported that the individual had jumped the perimeter fence and was struck two minutes later, noting the fence appeared intact. The incident caused a brief engine fire and smoke in the cabin, forcing the flight to abandon its departure. All 231 occupants evacuated safely; initial reports of injuries vary, with the airport citing 12 minor injuries and five hospitalizations, while some media reported fewer. No identification for the deceased was provided, and officials stated the person was not an airport employee. Runway operations resumed by 10:55 a.m. local time on Saturday. Local law enforcement, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the Transportation Security Administration are currently investigating the incident.