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Frontier Flight Aborts Denver Takeoff After Crew Reports Hitting Person

The case adds to renewed concern about runway incursions at major airports.

Overview

  • Frontier Flight 4345, accelerating for departure from Denver to Los Angeles, aborted takeoff after the crew told the tower "we just hit somebody" and reported an engine fire.
  • The jet stopped on runway 17L and the pilot ordered an evacuation onto the runway after reporting smoke on the aircraft.
  • Fire crews reached the plane and passengers were bused back to the terminal, with at least one person treated for a minor injury.
  • The aircraft was an Airbus A321 bound for Los Angeles with 231 people on board, according to air traffic control recordings.
  • Authorities have not identified the person on the runway, and investigators are examining how the breach occurred.