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· collected 2026-09-06 · by Matthew Ablon, S.E. Jenkins
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At least 5 people were killed and 8 others injured when an Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport on Sunday. The plane, which was operated by 21 Air, overran the runway while attempting to land from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and struck several vehicles before bursting into flames. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it would investigate the crash.
According to officials, the plane hit multiple vehicles near the 2100 block of Northwest 42nd Avenue, with some people trapped inside their cars. More than 60 firefighters responded to the scene, using foam and specialized airport firefighting units to put out the blaze.
The incident forced a 3-hour ground stop at the airport as emergency crews worked to extinguish the fire and assess the status of those affected. Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel said in a statement that the company was "heartbroken" over the loss of life.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has assembled a team to investigate the crash, which is believed to have occurred around 2 p.m. ET on Sunday.
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At least five people were killed and five others were injured when an Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport and struck several vehicles Sunday, officials said.
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The crash prompted a roughly 3-hour ground stop at the airport as emergency crews responded to the scene.
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The Prime Air plane, which was being operated by North Carolina-based 21 Air, overran one of the airport's runways and came to a rest in an adjacent field, officials said at a Sunday news conference.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said the plane hit several vehicles near the 2100 block of Northwest 42nd Avenue, and more than 60 of its units responded to the crash. The
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Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said it also responded.
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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue battles fire after plane crash, rescues victims
Of the five people who were injured, three were taken to a local trauma center in critical condition.
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Two others were assessed and taken to local hospitals.
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None of the victims have been identified.
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MDFR said when crews arrived, the plane was on fire and spewing out heavy smoke.
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"What we found was a very complex situation," MDFR Chief Ray Jadallah said.
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Crews used foam and specialized airport firefighting units to combat the flames, MDFR said.
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Crews also conducted search and rescue operations, including for the pilot and co-pilot inside the cockpit, while also locating and assessing patients throughout the scene, MDFR said.
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Officials did not provide further information on the condition of the plane's crew.
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Officials have said it was too early to tell if the people killed were aboard the plane or on the ground.
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Several people were trapped inside their vehicles and had to be removed using specialized MDFR technical rescue personnel, officials said.
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Fuel leak reported at Amazon plane crash site
MDFR said there was an active fuel leak "occurring off of the aircraft that is being mitigated."
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Residents and motorists were urged to avoid the area of 67th Avenue and 25th Street, Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis said.
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Officials said there was no ongoing threat to public safety.
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Amazon responds to cargo plane crash
Amazon confirmed one of its planes was involved in the crash.
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"We're working closely with local authorities and officials to understand exactly what happened.
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Right now, our absolute priority is the safety, well-being, and care of everyone involved.
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We're doing everything we can to support those affected," Kelly Nantel, an Amazon spokesperson, said.
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Nantel said the company was "heartbroken to learn that five people lost their lives in today's incident at Miami International Airport.
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Our deepest sympathies go out to the families, loved ones, and all those affected by this devastating loss.
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Amazon will "cooperate fully with any investigation," Nantel added.
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The Air Traffic Control System Command Center, part of the Federal Aviation Administration, issued the ground stop around 2:30 p.m. ET.
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Two of the airport's runways have since been reopened, according to Greg Chin, the communications director for the Miami-Dade Aviation Department.
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The ground stop was canceled after about three hours, but as of Sunday night, the average delay for a flight into the airport was about six and half hours.
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The FAA confirmed that a Boeing 767-300 that departed from San Juan, Puerto Rico, was involved in the crash.
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The 767 is 32 years old and had originally flown as a passenger plane for several airlines before it was converted into a cargo plane in 2015, according to Flightradar24.
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Both the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating.
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Sean Duffy, secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, shared a brief statement on X, advising travelers of possible delays and cancellations.
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