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Frontier flight aborts takeoff after engine fire at Denver airport
09 May 2026

A Frontier Airlines flight was forced to abort its take-off from Denver International Airport late on Friday (local time) after suffering an engine fire and reportedly hitting a pedestrian on the runway.

The incident involved an Airbus A321 aircraft that was headed for Los Angeles.

According to the airline, smoke was detected in the cabin of the plane, prompting pilots to stop take-off.

No information on pedestrian
Evacuation details

Frontier Airlines confirmed that the flight was carrying 224 passengers and seven crew members, all of whom were able to evacuate safely.

The Denver International Airport also confirmed that a brief engine fire had been quickly put out by its fire department.

However, neither the airline nor the airport has provided any information about the pedestrian who was reportedly hit during this incident.

Incident under investigation
Ongoing inquiry

Frontier Airlines has said it is investigating the incident and collecting more information in coordination with the airport and other safety authorities.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has been notified about this case.

Runway 17L at Denver International Airport will remain closed as investigations are carried out.

This incident comes amid a series of aviation safety concerns in the US.

Similar incidents in the recent past
Safety issues

The Frontier Airlines incident adds to a string of recent aviation safety concerns in the US.

Earlier this month, a United Airlines plane brushed against a vehicle and a light pole on an adjacent highway while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport.

In March, an Air Canada Express plane collided with a fire truck shortly after landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport, killing both the captain and co-pilot.