New Delhi, May 9 -- A pedestrian was fatally hit by a Frontier Airlines plane on Friday while departing from Denver International Airport. However, an audio recording now released has captured the moments after the pedestrian was struck, CBS News reported Saturday.

According to audio from ATC.com, things began smoothly, with the tower confirming that the pilot was clear for takeoff. However, 30 seconds later, the Frontier pilot said he was "stopping on the runway." The pilot added, "We just hit somebody. We have an engine fire."

Air traffic control staff provided instructions on how the plane could safely exit the runway. When asked for more details, the pilot said there "was an individual walking across the runway." About 40 seconds la...