A Frontier Airways flight taking off for Los Angeles from Denver Worldwide Airport on Friday evening appeared to strike a person strolling on runway 17L, ABC Information has discovered.
At the least one minor damage to a passenger has been reported and all these onboard the aircraft are being evaluated, which is commonplace process following an evacuation.
Passengers are evacuating the plane on the runway and being bused to terminals.
FILE PHOTO: A Frontier Airways aircraft approaches Ronald Reagan Washington Nationwide Airport close to Alexandria, Virginia, U.S., December 24, 2025.
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Based on air visitors management audio obtained by ABC Information, pilots reported an engine fireplace and smoke contained in the plane following the incident.
It is a growing story. Please verify again for updates.
