Video shows Frontier plane fatally strike trespasser on Denver runway
Summary
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a Frontier Airlines plane departing Denver for Los Angeles after jumping a perimeter fence and being on the tarmac. The National Transportation Safety Board is gathering information about the incident, which was captured on surveillance video.
How coverage differs
Left outlets detail the trespasser's actions and sequence leading to the fatal collision, while right outlets highlight the horrifying moment of impact and the ongoing NTSB investigation.
- Left: Fatal runway trespass raises serious questions about airport perimeter security Left-leaning outlets focus on the recently released surveillance video, detailing the trespasser's actions on the Denver airport runway before the fatal collision with the Frontier Airlines plane. They emphasize the sequence of events leading up to the tragic incident.
- Right: Trespasser's fatal runway breach highlights critical airport security failures Right-leaning outlets highlight the 'horrifying' new video depicting the moment the Frontier Airlines plane struck the person on the Denver runway. They also report on the National Transportation Safety Board's ongoing efforts to gather details about the incident and the subsequent evacuation.