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Amazon Prime Air Cargo Plane Crashes in Miami, Killing at Least 5 After Overshooting Runway
At least five people were killed and five others injured after an Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport, struck multiple vehicles and caught fire. Three of the injured remain in critical condition as federal investigators work to determine what caused the crash.
At least five people were killed and five others injured after an Amazon Prime Air cargo plane overran a runway while landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday, September 6, triggering a major emergency response and temporarily disrupting operations at one of the busiest airports in the United States.
The aircraft, Prime Air Flight 7598, was a Boeing 767-300 freighter operated by North Carolina-based cargo carrier 21 Air on behalf of Amazon. The flight had departed from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and arrived in Miami shortly before 2 p.m. local time.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the Boeing 767 overran the runway after landing. The aircraft continued beyond the airport perimeter, crossed a nearby road and struck multiple vehicles before coming to a stop and catching fire. Images and videos from the scene showed a massive column of thick black smoke rising near the airport.
Five Dead, Three Critically Injured
Miami-Dade County officials later confirmed that at least five people were killed and five others were hospitalized. Three of the injured were reported to be in critical condition, while two suffered less serious injuries. Authorities have not yet publicly identified the victims.
Officials initially said it was unclear whether those killed were aboard the aircraft or inside vehicles struck on the ground.
The scale of the accident prompted a massive emergency response. More than 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units and roughly 200 emergency personnel were deployed to the scene. Firefighters battled flames around the aircraft while also dealing with a fuel leak and attempting to rescue people trapped in vehicles.
The aircraft's pilot and co-pilot were also reported trapped following the crash as rescue teams worked around the damaged Boeing 767.
Miami International Airport Operations Disrupted
The accident caused major disruption at Miami International Airport. Officials initially closed all runways and taxiways and imposed a full ground stop while emergency crews responded.
More than 160 flights were canceled and hundreds more were delayed, according to reports, with some incoming flights diverted to other airports. Two of Miami International Airport's four runways had reopened by Sunday evening.
Investigation Underway
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading the investigation into the crash, while the Federal Aviation Administration is also investigating.
The exact cause of the runway overrun has not yet been determined. Weather conditions around Miami included thunderstorms and gusty winds at the time, but investigators have not established whether weather played a role in the accident.
Flight-tracking data showed that the aircraft touched down at approximately 1:53 p.m. local time. Data cited by Flightradar24 indicated that the aircraft was traveling at around 112 knots as it exited the usable runway area.
Amazon said it was working closely with authorities and that supporting those affected by the accident was its immediate priority. The company also confirmed that the aircraft was being operated by 21 Air on its behalf.
The identities of those killed had not been released as of early Monday, September 7.
The investigation is expected to focus on the aircraft's landing, braking and runway performance, weather conditions, mechanical systems and other factors that may have contributed to the Boeing 767's failure to stop before reaching the end of the runway.
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