- At least five people were killed and five others injured after an Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767-300 overran a runway at Miami International Airport and struck vehicles on a nearby road.
- Three injured people were taken to a trauma center in critical condition, while two others were hospitalized.
- FlightRadar24 data showed the aircraft was traveling at 112 knots, or about 129 mph, when it exited the usable runway.
- More than 60 fire-rescue units and about 200 firefighters responded, dealing with an aircraft fire and ongoing fuel leak.
- The NTSB has launched an investigation and deployed a “go team” to Miami, with the cause of the crash still undetermined.
At least five people were killed after an Amazon Prime Air cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport and struck multiple vehicles on a nearby road. Five other people were injured, including three who were taken to a trauma center in critical condition.
The Boeing 767-300 was arriving from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, shortly before 14:00 on Sunday. The aircraft left the usable runway during landing and came to rest near a parking area serving an Amazon warehouse and other businesses.
FlightRadar24 data showed the aircraft was traveling at 112 knots, or about 129 mph, when it exited the runway. Thunderstorms and gusting winds were reported in Miami around the time of the accident, although officials haven’t determined what caused the overrun.
The aircraft caught fire after leaving the runway, producing heavy flames and smoke. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said more than 60 units and approximately 200 firefighters responded to the scene.
Firefighters encountered a complex fire involving the engine compartment and an ongoing fuel leak. Crews also rescued one person trapped beneath a vehicle and later shut down the aircraft’s engine while working to contain the leaking fuel.
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava confirmed at least five deaths and said the scene remained active. Local officials asked members of the public to stay away from the area while emergency crews continued their work.
Amazon said it was “heartbroken” by the deaths. Company spokesperson Kelly Nantel offered condolences to the families and others affected by the crash.
The accident caused extensive disruption at Miami International Airport during a busy US travel weekend. Aviation authorities imposed a full ground stop, suspending departures for several hours and producing delays of around six hours for some flights.
Passengers reported canceled and postponed flights as airport operations were interrupted. Some travelers had to reschedule trips for later dates or arrange additional hotel stays in Miami.
The National Transportation Safety Board has opened an investigation and deployed a “go team” to Miami. NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy is expected to provide an update during a media briefing on Monday.
Federal investigators haven’t identified the cause of the accident. The number of vehicles struck and additional details about the circumstances surrounding the runway overrun also remained under investigation.
The crash occurred during landing, but investigators haven’t yet determined why the aircraft overran the runway. Images from the scene showed the plane resting with its nose on the ground and tail elevated, with visible burn damage along the right side of the fuselage.
This isn’t the first fatal accident involving an aircraft operating for Amazon Prime Air. In 2019, a Boeing 767-300 cargo plane flying on Amazon’s behalf crashed near Houston, killing all three crew members. Investigators later attributed that accident to human factors involving crew errors and actions.
