Person killed in collision with plane at Denver International Airport

May 10, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Person killed in collision with plane at Denver International Airport

Incident Occurs at Denver International Airport

A fatal incident occurred at Denver International Airport on [date] when a person was struck by a Frontier Airlines plane while it was preparing for takeoff. The aircraft, bound for Los Angeles, made contact with the individual before departing.

According to authorities, the man had allegedly jumped over a perimeter fence and entered the airport’s restricted area before being struck by the plane. As a result of this incident, all passengers on board were evacuated from the aircraft as a precautionary measure.

Details regarding the identity of the deceased are not yet available. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is currently underway.

The incident has prompted an immediate response from airport authorities and emergency services, who are working to determine the cause of the incident and provide support to those affected.

Frontier Airlines has confirmed that the plane involved in the incident was a commercial aircraft operated by their airline. The airline has released a statement expressing its condolences to the family of the deceased.

The incident is currently under investigation, with officials from local law enforcement and aviation authorities working to piece together the events leading up to the incident.

Source: Al Jazeera