Frontier Airlines Plane Kills Pedestrian on Denver Runway
Summary
A Frontier Airlines plane struck and killed a person on a Denver runway during takeoff after the individual jumped a perimeter fence. The pilots aborted takeoff due to reported smoke in the aircraft, and 12 people were injured.
How coverage differs
- Left: Tragic runway death highlights airport security vulnerabilities Left-leaning outlets focus on the tragic death of the individual struck by the Frontier Airlines plane at Denver International Airport. They highlight the incident's severity, noting the aborted takeoff and the 12 reported injuries among passengers.
- Center: Frontier flight aborts takeoff after striking, killing runway pedestrian Center outlets factually report on the incident where a Frontier Airlines plane struck and killed a person on a Denver runway after the individual breached airport security. They detail the aborted takeoff and the 12 non-life-threatening injuries sustained by passengers.