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Law's Eric Chaffee on Denver runway death

Media | May 18, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

Denver runway fatality reveals a weakness in airport security

Associated Press: Eric Chaffee, the John C. Hutchins Professor of Law, called a Denver runway death a major security failure and “an unprecedented risk,” warning the breach exposed passengers to grave danger after an intruder reached a runway and damaged a plane. He said airports should adopt new measures to prevent similar incidents.

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