The Independent World
· collected 2026-09-06 · by Isabel Keane and Rachel Dobkin
An Amazon cargo plane overshot the runway and crashed while landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon, killing at least five people and injuring five others. The aircraft, operated by 21 Air, had been heading to Florida from San Juan, Puerto Rico. More than 60 firefighters responded to extinguish the blaze that erupted after the crash. Travelers can expect average delays of over six hours due to the incident, with some flights being held until Monday morning.
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Story summary
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 have been killed and five more injured after an Amazon cargo plane overshot the runway at Miami International Airport, according to authorities.
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The plane hit multiple vehicles and burst into flames, sending thick, dark clouds of smoke into the air Sunday afternoon.
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The Federal Aviation Administration said the aircraft overran the runway and crashed while landing at around 2 p.m.
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The flight had been heading to Florida from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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“Five people lost their lives and five others were injured,” Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said at a press conference later Sunday.
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“My heart is with all of the families who were affected and to everyone who is grieving tonight, and we’re also praying for the injured and for their families.”
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Photos and videos shared online appeared to show the Prime Air plane had come to a rest beside a roadway.
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More than 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the airport to extinguish the blaze, officials said.
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Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel said in a statement Sunday, “We're 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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“The airplane, which was operated by 21 Air, was attempting to land when this incident occurred.
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We're working closely with local authorities and officials to learn more and will cooperate fully with any investigation."
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the FAA was sending investigators and issued a full ground stop at Miami International as emergency crews responded to the crash.
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During a ground stop, all flights are put on hold and the airport is essentially shut down.
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The ground stop will end at 9 p.m., but travelers will continue to experience flight disruptions into early Monday as the FAA has also issued a ground delay.
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Airline passengers can expect average delays of more than six hours until Monday at around 4 a.m.
The National Transportation Safety Board said it was “gathering information” about the crash.
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