Plane Accident at Denver Airport

May 11, 2026, 17:33
USOther

Introduction

A Frontier Airlines plane hit a person on the runway. The people on the plane had to leave quickly.

Main Body

On Friday, May 9, a plane was going to Los Angeles. A person walked onto the runway. The plane hit the person and the person died. Then, a plane engine caught fire. 224 passengers and seven crew members left the plane using slides. Twelve passengers had small injuries. Five people went to the hospital. Some passengers took their bags with them during the emergency. Police and airport leaders are now looking at the problem. A man entered the airport area. He broke the security rules. The government wants to know why this happened.

Conclusion

The government is still checking the security and the emergency exit.

Learning

🕒 Talking about the Past

In this story, almost everything happened in the past. To tell a story, we often add -ed to the end of the word.

See how it works:

  • Walk →\rightarrow Walked
  • Hit →\rightarrow Hit (Some words don't change!)
  • Enter →\rightarrow Entered
  • Happen →\rightarrow Happened

📦 Words for 'Groups'

When we talk about many people, we use specific words to be clear. Look at these pairings from the text:

text{Plane} rightarrow ext{Passengers} text{Plane} rightarrow ext{Crew members} text{Law} rightarrow ext{Police}

💡 Quick Tip: 'Some' vs 'Twelve'

  • Twelve passengers: Exact number. We know exactly how many.
  • Some passengers: Not exact. We just know it was a few people.

Vocabulary Learning

plane
A vehicle that flies in the air.
Example:The plane left the airport at noon.
airport
A place where planes take off and land.
Example:I went to the airport to pick up my friend.
runway
A long strip of land where planes land or take off.
Example:The plane touched down on the runway.
passenger
A person who travels on a vehicle.
Example:The passengers were seated in the cabin.
emergency
A serious situation that needs quick help.
Example:The fire alarm sounded during the emergency.
police
People who enforce laws and keep safety.
Example:The police arrived after the accident.
government
The group that runs a country or area.
Example:The government announced new safety rules.
rules
Instructions that say what is allowed or not.
Example:The security rules must be followed at the airport.
fire
Burning of something that gives heat and light.
Example:The engine caught fire after the crash.
hospital
A place where people get medical care.
Example:Some passengers were taken to the hospital.