Engine Fire Forces Frontier Flight to Abort Takeoff

A Frontier Airlines passenger jet aborted its takeoff from Denver International Airport on Friday asourceser an engine fire and a reported collision with a pedestrian on the runway. The Airbus A321, carrying 224 passengers and seven crew members, was preparing for a flight to Los Angeles when the incident occurred. All individuals on board were safely evacuated, with at least one passenger sustaining a minor injury.

Airport authorities confirmed that the brief engine fire was quickly extinguished by the fire department. Frontier Airlines reported smoke in the cabin, prompting the pilots to halt the takeoff procedure. Both the airline and the airport have initiated investigations into the incident, coordinating with safety authorities to gather further information.

Details regarding the condition of the pedestrian reportedly struck on the runway have not been released by either Frontier Airlines or Denver International Airport. The investigation will focus on determining the sequence of events leading to the engine fire and the reported collision.