When a Person Walked Across the Denver Airport Runway During Takeoff, the Pilots Had to Act Fast
About 12 passengers reported injuries and 5 were hospitalized after the pilot aborted takeoff and evacuated the plane, officials said.
- On Friday night, Frontier Flight 4345 struck a pedestrian during high-speed takeoff at Denver International Airport, forcing pilots to abort the flight and evacuate 224 passengers and seven crew members due to an engine fire.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy described the deceased individual as a trespasser who breached security by scaling the perimeter fence, while surveillance footage captured the person on the tarmac about two minutes before the fatal impact.
- About 12 passengers reported injuries during the evacuation, with five transported to local hospitals; the aircraft was traveling at 127 knots, or about 146 miles per hour, when the pilot aborted takeoff.
- Denver Police are leading the investigation into the collision, while the National Transportation Safety Board deferred the case to local officials; authorities have not yet identified the trespasser or confirmed a motive.
- CEO Phil Washington of Denver International Airport characterized the incident as a "horrible and preventable tragedy," though officials warn that confirming further details regarding the individual's identity will require time.
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When a person walked across the Denver airport runway during takeoff, the pilots had to act fast
A pedestrian crossed the Denver airport runway while a plane was taking off. The pilots had seconds to react and prevent a larger tragedy. (AP Photo)
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