Flight taking off from Denver strikes pedestrian on runway
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New thermal video shows the moment when a Frontier Airlines hit a pedestrian on the runway and left a fire on the runway.
Newly released thermal footage captures the moment a Frontier Airlines plane struck an individual who scaled a fence onto a Denver Airport runway.
The plane, which was traveling to Los Angeles, "reported striking a pedestrian during takeoff" at about 11:19 p.m., according to the airport's official X account. The video shows the plane going down the runway until a loud bang is heard.
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Passengers evacuated after Frontier plane hits and kills trespasser on runway during take-off
A Frontier Airlines flight struck a trespasser at the airport, resulting in a fatality and engine fire. Passengers evacuated as chilling videos emerged online.
The plane was evacuated because of smoke in the aircraft after the collision, according to the flight crew.