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Frontier Airlines aborted takeoff after engine fire and reported runway pedestrian hit in Denver

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Published on 9 May 2026
Frontier Airlines aborted takeoff after engine fire and reported runway pedestrian hit in Denver

Evacuation of 231 happened fast after fire and report

A Frontier Airlines flight aborting takeoff bound for Los Angeles faced an engine fire late Friday at Denver International Airport, alongside a reported runway pedestrian strike. The fire was put out quickly, and all 231 passengers and crew evacuated safely. Aviation authorities are now investigating both the cause of the incident and the circumstances of the reported hit.

  • Flight aborted takeoff due to an engine fire at DEN
  • Reported pedestrian strike occurred on the runway
  • All 231 passengers and crew evacuated safely
  • Incident is under investigation
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