Frontier jet strikes, kills person on Denver airport runway during takeoff after security breach
A person walking on the runway at Denver International Airport was reportedly struck by a Frontier Airlines jet during takeoff late Friday night.
TL;DR
- A Frontier Airlines jet struck and killed a pedestrian on the runway at Denver International Airport during takeoff.
- The incident occurred late Friday night, May 8, 2026.
- The pedestrian had reportedly breached airport security and scaled a perimeter fence.
- The collision caused a brief engine fire, which was extinguished by firefighters.
- Passengers were evacuated, with 12 people reported injured and 5 taken to the hospital.
- The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has been notified and is investigating.
- Airport officials confirmed the fence was found intact during an examination.
- Audio from the incident captures the pilot reporting the collision and engine fire.