In a tragic incident over the weekend, a trespasser was fatally injured by a Frontier Airlines plane at Denver International Airport. Surveillance footage has emerged, showing the individual strolling calmly across the runway as the aircraft approached.
The victim, whose identity remains undisclosed, was caught in the engine of an Airbus A321neo during takeoff. The unfortunate event took place after the person breached the airport’s perimeter fence, stepping onto the tarmac at approximately 11:19 p.m., as confirmed by airport authorities.
Recently released security footage from the City and County of Denver captures the chilling moment when the trespasser was struck. The video reveals the individual walking across the runway with unsettling composure, ultimately aligning with one of the plane’s engines moments before the fatal incident.
According to KHOU 11, the devastating encounter occurred just two minutes after the individual scaled the fence, underscoring the rapid sequence of events that led to the tragedy.
The victim can be seen walking from one end to the other with little urgency. They appeared to be perfectly aligned with one of the plane’s engines when part of their upper body was sucked inside, according to the harrowing footage.
The collision occurred roughly two minutes after the individual hopped the fence, KHOU 11 reported.
Passenger John Anthens, who was on the plane with his sons, was looking out the window when he saw “the legs of a human spinning around in the engine.”
“The majority of people didn’t know what was going on or what happened, but there was just a big explosion and, obviously, when you hear a big explosion, people start screaming, kids are crying and it was horrific,” Anthens told The Post.
The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are investigating.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
