Welcome to St. Barts where the runway is short, the approach is steep, and "go around" is free... unless you forget to use it. This Piper Aztec touched down 3/4 into the strip and ran out of both time and tarmac. No reverse thrust. No margin for error. Just beach.
📹: AIRBOYD YT
Frontier Airlines A321, Flight 4345, struck and killed a pedestrian on DEN Runway 17L last night during its takeoff roll. The person had just jumped the perimeter fence and ran onto the active runway. The individual was hit about two minutes later near the mid-field area, far from the terminal in the outer perimeter section.
The crew aborted the takeoff near V1. A brief engine fire occurred due to ingestion, followed by smoke in the cabin. Everyone evacuated safely via slides, with 12 minor injuries reported.
Officials say it was a deliberate trespass. This tragic incident raises serious security questions. The NTSB and FAA are investigating.
Engine aftermath👇🏻