Frontier Airlines plane reportedly hits pedestrian during takeoff in Denver
Frontier Airlines said that one of its passenger jets had reportedly struck a pedestrian late on Friday on the runway at Denver International Airport while taking off for Los Angeles. Smoke was reported in the cabin of the Airbus A321 and the pilots aborted takeoff, the company said.
Frontier said the flight was carrying 224 passengers and seven crew members, and was safely evacuated. The airline gave no details on the pedestrian who was struck. It said it was investigating the incident and gathering more information in coordination with the airport and other safety authorities.
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At least one passenger had a minor injury and everyone onboard the plane was being evaluated, ABC News said.
Frontier said the flight was carrying 224 passengers and seven crew members, and was safely evacuated. The airline gave no details on the pedestrian who was struck. It said it was investigating the incident and gathering more information in coordination with the airport and other safety authorities.
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At least one passenger had a minor injury and everyone onboard the plane was being evaluated, ABC News said.
