TLDR
- An Amazon Air cargo plane overshot a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, killing five people
- The Boeing 767-300 was operated by 21 Air as Prime Air Flight 7598, arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico
- The plane struck multiple vehicles near the airport and burst into flames
- Five additional people were injured, three in critical condition
- The FAA and NTSB have both launched investigations into the crash
An Amazon Air cargo plane overshot a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon, killing at least five people and injuring five others.
🚨BREAKING: An Amazon cargo plane careened off a runway at Miami International Airport, struck several vehicles and burst into flames.
Thick black smoke filled the sky as officials closed all runways at one of America’s busiest airports. pic.twitter.com/fXxkbcBhtW
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The Boeing 767-300, operated by 21 Air as Prime Air Flight 7598, was arriving from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico when it overran the runway around 2 p.m.
The plane struck multiple vehicles near the airport after leaving the runway. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue reported heavy flames and smoke when crews arrived on scene.
Some people were trapped inside the vehicles hit by the aircraft. Sixty fire units responded to the scene, arriving within 30 seconds of the call.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue chief Ray Jadallah described “a very complex fire,” with engine compartments ablaze during the rescue of the pilot and co-pilot who were trapped in the plane.
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava confirmed five people were killed and five injured. Three of the injured were in critical condition, with two others hospitalized with less serious injuries.
All runways and taxiways at Miami International Airport were closed as of 3 p.m. Several hours later, at least two runways had reopened.
Amazon and 21 Air Respond
Amazon confirmed the incident in a statement posted to X. Spokesperson Kelly Nantel said the company is working closely with local authorities and that its “absolute priority is the safety, well-being, and care of everyone involved.”
21 Air, a Miami-based cargo airline, has operated Boeing 767-300 freighters on behalf of Amazon since 2024. Representatives for 21 Air did not respond to requests for comment.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned travelers to expect delays and possible flight cancellations following the closure.
Investigations Underway
The Federal Aviation Administration said it will investigate the incident. The National Transportation Safety Board also launched a probe and said it would hold a media briefing on Monday.
An active fuel leak from the aircraft was being contained at the time of the first reports.
The aircraft involved was more than 32 years old, first flying in June 1994. It previously operated with Air Europa, Kenya Airways, and Atlas Air before being converted to a cargo plane in 2016.
The Boeing 767 is no longer produced as a commercial aircraft, though Boeing still manufactures a small number as military refueling planes.
The crash is being compared to the UPS Airlines Flight 2976 accident in November 2025, which killed three crew members and 11 people on the ground after takeoff from Louisville.
Amazon’s cargo fleet is heavily reliant on the 767 model, which now makes up the largest portion of its aircraft. The company also operates Airbus A330-300 freighters and smaller Boeing 737s for regional routes.
The cause of Sunday’s crash remains unknown as investigations continue.
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