Frontier Airlines jet reports striking an individual on runway at Denver airport

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Frontier Air Flight Reported It Hit Person on Denver Runway Frontier Airlines plane suffers engine fire, reportedly hits pedestrian in Denver Frontier Airlines jet reports striking an individual walking on runway at Denver International Airport: Report Pilots reported an engine fire and smoke inside the aircraft after the incident. May 9, 2026, 2:35 AM 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.