Denver airport security initially missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway
Summary
A 41-year-old man was killed after being struck by a Frontier Airlines plane at Denver International Airport. He entered the airport runway by climbing an 8-foot fence with the intention of suicide, and airport security initially mistook his presence for deer near the perimeter.Key Facts
- The man climbed an 8-foot fence and walked onto a runway at Denver International Airport.
- He intended to take his own life, according to the medical examiner’s report.
- Security alarms were triggered but were misattributed to a nearby herd of deer.
- The man was hit by the right engine of a Frontier Airlines plane during takeoff, causing the engine to catch fire.
- Passengers evacuated the plane using emergency slides; 12 people had minor injuries, and five were treated in hospitals.
- Denver International Airport covers 53 square miles, making it difficult to fully secure.
- No suicide note was found at the scene.
- Airport officials released security footage showing the man walking onto the runway shortly before the collision.
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