Frontier Plane Hits Pedestrian in Denver; NTSB Probes Fatality
Summary
The National Transportation Safety Board is gathering information about a Frontier Airlines plane evacuation after it hit and killed a person on the runway in Denver.
How coverage differs
Left outlets emphasize the tragic fatality of a pedestrian struck by a Frontier plane, while right outlets focus on the NTSB's investigation and the subsequent evacuation at Denver International Airport.
- Left: Fatal runway incident prompts NTSB investigation into airline safety Left-leaning outlets lead by highlighting the tragic fatality of a pedestrian struck by a Frontier Airlines plane departing Denver for Los Angeles. They focus on the direct consequence of the incident, emphasizing the loss of life on the runway.
- Right: National Transportation Safety Board gathering details about the Frontier Airlines plane evacuation Right-leaning outlets focus on the National Transportation Safety Board's role in gathering details about the Frontier Airlines incident. They highlight the subsequent evacuation of the plane after it struck a person at Denver International Airport.