Death of man struck by Frontier Airlines plane ruled suicide by medical examiner
Summary
A man named Michael Mott died by suicide after he jumped a fence and was hit by a Frontier Airlines plane at Denver International Airport. The airport's medical examiner confirmed the cause of death, and authorities are reviewing security measures following the incident.Key Facts
- Michael Mott, 41 years old, jumped an 8-foot barbed-wire fence onto the runway on Friday evening.
- Mott was hit by a Frontier Airlines plane that was taking off with 224 passengers and 7 crew members.
- Mott died from multiple blunt and sharp force injuries, ruled as suicide by the medical examiner.
- The airport fence is 8 feet tall and covers 36 miles; it was not damaged in this incident.
- Ground sensors detected movement, but security mistook Mott for deer and could not stop him in time.
- Twelve passengers suffered minor injuries; five were treated in hospitals and four have been released.
- The Transportation Security Administration sets the airport fence standards, which Denver International Airport follows.
- Airport officials said they will review security improvements but do not plan to electrify or raise the fence.
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