A Frontier Airlines flight bound for Los Angeles was forced to abort takeoff at Denver International Airport late Friday after an engine fire and a collision with a person on the runway. The incident, which occurred around 10:15 p.m., involved an Airbus A321 carrying 224 passengers and seven crew members.
"We are investigating this incident and gathering more information in coordination with the airport and other safety authorities," Frontier Airlines said in a statement. "We are deeply saddened by this event."
According to air traffic control recordings, the pilot reported an engine fire and smoke in the aircraft, necessitating an immediate evacuation on the runway. All passengers and crew were evacuated using emergency slides. No injuries to passengers or crew have been reported. The flight, originally scheduled to land at Los Angeles International Airport at 12:16 a.m., has been rescheduled.
The collision with an individual on an active runway raises serious questions about airport security and safety protocols. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will likely launch a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. This event is expected to have a significant negative impact on Frontier Airlines' stock and could lead to increased scrutiny of airport operational safety across the United States.
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