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Green Bay Packers' Will Sheppard celebrates his touchdown reception in the stands with fans during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
New York Jets wide receiver Jamaal Pritchett dives for a pass in the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in East Rutherford, N.J., Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Mazi Smith, left, gets helped by teammates to bring down Atlanta Falcons running back Nathan Carter during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes cheers from the sidelines during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Indianapolis Colts safety Ladarius Tennison (43) breaks up a pass intended for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Isaiah Neyor (80) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brennan Presley (81) cannot catch a pass in front of Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Nikko Reed during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
New York Jets running back Donovan Edwards (40) celebrates his touchdown in the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in East Rutherford, N.J., Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (84) cannot catch a pass in the end zone in front of Los Angeles Rams cornerback Cam Lampkin (33) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
Tennessee Titans running back Julius Chestnut (36) leaps over Minnesota Vikings safety Jay Ward (24) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Atlanta Falcons running back Jashaun Corbin, center, is tackled by Dallas Cowboys safety Mike Smith Jr. (39) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan is upended by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Daryl Porter Jr. after catching a pass from quarterback Teddy Bridgewater during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Baltimore Ravens running back D'Ernest Johnson runs with the ball during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Washington Commanders Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Houston Texans quarterback Kedon Slovis avoids getting sacked by Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Jaden Crumedy during the second half of an NFL preseason football game on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Cincinnati Bengals' Rashod Owens (12) leaps against Indianapolis Colts safety Trey Washington (41)during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
The Atlanta Falcons defense celebrates an interception by cornerback Natrone Brooks during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
New Orleans Saints tight end Michael Jacobson (86) is upended by Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Ventrell Miller after a reception in the second half of an NFL preseason football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
San Francisco 49ers place kicker Jake Moody is mobbed by teammates after making the game-winning field goal in a preseason NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Dante Pettis makes a reception against Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Doneiko Slaughter (35) in the second half of an NFL preseason football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. kneels before an NFL preseason football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan (15) is upended by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Daryl Porter Jr. (39) after making a catch during the first half of an NFL football preseason game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
San Francisco 49ers running back Patrick Taylor Jr. (32) scores a touchdown during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelley L Cox)
Chicago Bears running back Ian Wheeler (33) rushes for a touchdown in the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Green Bay Packers' Micah Robinson stops New York Jets' Isaiah Davis from scoring during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Emory Jones warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Lambeau Field is seen during the first half of a preseason NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty looks on during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Denver Broncos linebacker Karene Reid (47) celebrates after intercepting a pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelley L Cox)
Indianapolis Colts tight end Jelani Woods (80) tries to make a catch while being hit by Green Bay Packers cornerback Tyron Herring (46) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Indianapolis Colts tight end Sean McKeon, top left, is hit by Baltimore Ravens safety Keondre Jackson (39) as teammate Jay Higgins IV, right, helps defend during the second half of an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) leaps over San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chase Lucas (26) of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Xavier Smith (19) makes a catch against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Wally Skalij)
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Tyler Conklin (83) reaches but cannot make a catch in front of New Orleans Saints linebacker D'Marco Jackson (52) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin- Oncea)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Erik Ezukanma (84) leaps for a pass against Detroit Lions cornerback D.J. Miller Jr. (42) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Clarence Lewis breaks up a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jaden Smith during the second half of an NFL preseason football game on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Cleveland Browns tight end Brenden Bates (82) is upended with the ball by Philadelphia Eagles safety Tristin McCollum during the first half of an NFL preseason football game on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes jumps prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Glendale. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Green Bay Packers' Will Sheppard celebrates his touchdown reception in the stands with fans during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
New York Jets wide receiver Jamaal Pritchett dives for a pass in the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in East Rutherford, N.J., Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Mazi Smith, left, gets helped by teammates to bring down Atlanta Falcons running back Nathan Carter during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes cheers from the sidelines during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Indianapolis Colts safety Ladarius Tennison (43) breaks up a pass intended for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Isaiah Neyor (80) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brennan Presley (81) cannot catch a pass in front of Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Nikko Reed during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
New York Jets running back Donovan Edwards (40) celebrates his touchdown in the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in East Rutherford, N.J., Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (84) cannot catch a pass in the end zone in front of Los Angeles Rams cornerback Cam Lampkin (33) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
Tennessee Titans running back Julius Chestnut (36) leaps over Minnesota Vikings safety Jay Ward (24) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Atlanta Falcons running back Jashaun Corbin, center, is tackled by Dallas Cowboys safety Mike Smith Jr. (39) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan is upended by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Daryl Porter Jr. after catching a pass from quarterback Teddy Bridgewater during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Baltimore Ravens running back D'Ernest Johnson runs with the ball during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Washington Commanders Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Houston Texans quarterback Kedon Slovis avoids getting sacked by Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Jaden Crumedy during the second half of an NFL preseason football game on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Cincinnati Bengals' Rashod Owens (12) leaps against Indianapolis Colts safety Trey Washington (41)during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
The Atlanta Falcons defense celebrates an interception by cornerback Natrone Brooks during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
New Orleans Saints tight end Michael Jacobson (86) is upended by Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Ventrell Miller after a reception in the second half of an NFL preseason football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
San Francisco 49ers place kicker Jake Moody is mobbed by teammates after making the game-winning field goal in a preseason NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Dante Pettis makes a reception against Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Doneiko Slaughter (35) in the second half of an NFL preseason football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. kneels before an NFL preseason football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan (15) is upended by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Daryl Porter Jr. (39) after making a catch during the first half of an NFL football preseason game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
San Francisco 49ers running back Patrick Taylor Jr. (32) scores a touchdown during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelley L Cox)
Chicago Bears running back Ian Wheeler (33) rushes for a touchdown in the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Green Bay Packers' Micah Robinson stops New York Jets' Isaiah Davis from scoring during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Emory Jones warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Lambeau Field is seen during the first half of a preseason NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty looks on during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Denver Broncos linebacker Karene Reid (47) celebrates after intercepting a pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelley L Cox)
Indianapolis Colts tight end Jelani Woods (80) tries to make a catch while being hit by Green Bay Packers cornerback Tyron Herring (46) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Indianapolis Colts tight end Sean McKeon, top left, is hit by Baltimore Ravens safety Keondre Jackson (39) as teammate Jay Higgins IV, right, helps defend during the second half of an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) leaps over San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chase Lucas (26) of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Xavier Smith (19) makes a catch against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Wally Skalij)
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Tyler Conklin (83) reaches but cannot make a catch in front of New Orleans Saints linebacker D'Marco Jackson (52) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin- Oncea)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Erik Ezukanma (84) leaps for a pass against Detroit Lions cornerback D.J. Miller Jr. (42) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Clarence Lewis breaks up a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jaden Smith during the second half of an NFL preseason football game on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Cleveland Browns tight end Brenden Bates (82) is upended with the ball by Philadelphia Eagles safety Tristin McCollum during the first half of an NFL preseason football game on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes jumps prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Glendale. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
DENVER (AP) — A Frontier Airlines plane hit and killed a pedestrian on the runway of the Denver International Airport during takeoff, airport authorities said, sparking an engine fire and forcing passengers to evacuate.
The plane, on route from Denver to Los Angeles International Airport, “reported striking a pedestrian during takeoff at DEN at approximately 11:19 p.m. on Friday," the airport's official X account wrote.
A spokesperson for the airport said the pedestrian, who jumped a perimeter fence, has died. They said the unidentified person was hit two minutes after entering the airport. The person is not believed to be an airport employee.
“We're stopping on the runway,” the pilot tells the control tower according to the site ATC.com. “We just hit somebody. We have an engine fire.”
The pilot tells the air traffic controller they have “231 souls” on board and that an “individual was walking across the runway.”
The air traffic controller responds that they are “rolling the trucks now" before the pilot tells the tower they “have smoke in the aircraft. We are going to evacuate on the runway.”
Frontier Airlines said in a statement flight 4345 was the one involved in the collision and that “smoke was reported in the cabin and the pilots aborted takeoff.” It was not clear whether the smoke was linked to the crash with the pedestrian.
“The Airbus A321 was carrying 224 passengers and seven crew members,” the airline said. “We are investigating this incident and gathering more information in coordination with the airport and other safety authorities.”
Passengers were then evacuated via slides and the emergency crew bused them to the terminal. The airport spokesperson said 12 passengers suffered minor injuries and five were taken to local hospitals.
Denver Airport said the National Transportation Safety Board had been notified and that runway 17L, where the incident took place, will remain closed while an investigation is conducted. It is expected to open later today.
The pedestrian death came a day after a Delta Air Lines employee was killed while on the job at the Orlando International Airport. In a statement, the airline said the employee was killed Thursday night without providing details of the incident nor the name of the employee.
“We are focused on extending our full support to family and taking care of our Orlando team during this difficult time,” the airline said. "We are working with local authorities as a full investigation gets underway to determine what occurred.”
FILE - A Frontier Airlines jetliner taxis down a runway for take off from Denver International airport on Nov. 25, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)