COLORADO NEWS

Pilot nearly gets his foot eaten off by a moving walkway at the Denver airport

Feb 2, 2024, 4:17 PM

My five-year-old kid is always super nervous on escalators because he’s afraid it’ll suck him in if he doesn’t step off at the right time… And after hearing about what happened recently at Denver International Airport, maybe e’s actually on to something! 

An airline pilot who nearly lost his foot while walking through the airport on one of the moving walkways. He says his foot was “swallowed” by a gap in the machine. The pilot’s shoe came off and his sock got stuck in the machinery. 

Luckily no limbs were lost, but the pilot said he had to miss work due to foot and shoulder injuries. The pilot also claims to have suffered emotional distress and mental anguish because of the incident.

Now he’s suing the company he says maintains the moving walkways. 

Also in the news:

Coloradans bet how much on sports? A record amount in December

Colorado News

Dairy Queen Blizzard...

Kevin Kissner

3 new Blizzard flavors and Patriotic slush coming to Dairy Queen

With America celebrating it’s 250th birthday and the World Cup going on here in America, Dairy Queen decided to go all in and celebrate both events. DQ will introduce the […]

8 hours ago

Photo by RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images...

Shawn Patrick

Colorado’s iconic Hanging Lake Trail fully reopens after nearly five years and a $4.9 million rebuild

One of the most iconic hikes in Colorado is back — and better than before. Hanging Lake Trail in Glenwood Canyon officially reopened last week following a nearly $4.9 million […]

9 hours ago

(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)...

Shawn Patrick

The new Bed Bath & Beyond at in Denver will actually accept your decades-old coupons

Remember that faded blue Bed Bath & Beyond 20% off coupon wedged behind the takeout menus in your kitchen drawer? The one you refused to throw away even after every […]

9 hours ago

Photo by David Paul Morris/Getty Images...

Shawn Patrick

Three Denver ice cream shops land on Yelp’s list of the most coveted in America

Denver just proved it can hang with San Francisco, New York and Los Angeles when it comes to ice cream — and honestly, nobody who’s ever stood in that line […]

9 hours ago

SANTA MONICA, CA - SEPTEMBER 02:  A general view of atmosphere during Dunkin' Donuts Santa Monica G...

Big Mic

4th Of July themed drinks coming to Dunkin

Next weekend Americaa will be celebrating its 250th birthday and Dunkin’ is getting in the spirit releasing a line of Independence Day themed drinks and a new collectible cup! In […]

10 hours ago

Denver Film...

Shawn Patrick

Denver’s free outdoor movie series, ‘Sunset Cinema,’ returns

Sunset Cinema, the free outdoor movie series produced by Denver Arts & Venues and Denver Film, kicks off its 2026 season tonight (June 23) in Sculpture Park at the Denver […]

1 day ago

Pilot nearly gets his foot eaten off by a moving walkway at the Denver airport