A Frontier Airlines flight to Los Angeles struck and killed a pedestrian on a runway during takeoff at Denver International Airport. The pilot reported hitting an individual walking on the runway and subsequently experienced an engine fire and smoke inside the aircraft, leading to an immediate aborted takeoff. Passengers were safely evacuated via slides onto the runway, and emergency crews extinguished the engine fire. The incident is currently under investigation by airport and safety authorities.
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A FedEx Boeing 767 cargo plane (Flight 3609) experienced a bird strike during takeoff from Newark, resulting in engine damage and a subsequent engine fire. The three-person crew safely executed an emergency landing back at Newark Liberty International Airport. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident, which involved a right engine shutdown and the apparent loss of an engine component. Despite the incident, aviation expert John Cox reaffirmed that air travel remains exceptionally safe.
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United Airlines Flight 1382, an Airbus A319 en route from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport to LaGuardia, aborted takeoff due to an engine fire. Passenger video captured flames erupting from the wing, prompting an evacuation via stairs and emergency slides. All 109 passengers and crew members escaped without injury, and the FAA is currently investigating the cause. A replacement aircraft will transport passengers to New York later in the day.
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