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· collected 2026-09-06 · by Evan Semones
A cargo plane operated by 21 Air crashed at Miami International Airport on Wednesday at 2pm ET, overrunning its runway and killing at least five people with three others in critical condition. The Boeing 767-300 was arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and caught fire after the crash, disrupting one of the country's busiest airports. The cause of the incident is unknown but the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating along with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Over 60 fire rescue units were working to extinguish the blaze and assess the status of people affected by the crash.
Written by the local model on 2026-09-06,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
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 died after an Amazon cargo plane crashed in the United States, overrunning its runway while landing at Miami International Airport and disrupting one of the country’s busiest airports.
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plane → die → airports
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said in a social media post that a Boeing 767-300 overran the runway at 2pm ET (18:00 GMT) upon arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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Five people were also injured in the crash, three of whom are in critical condition, and two others were hospitalised with less severe injuries
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, Miami-Dade County officials said in a news conference.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said that “multiple vehicles” were struck by the plane, which caught on fire after it crashed.
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it → say → fire
The department said more than 60 fire rescue units were working to extinguish the blaze and assess the status of people affected.
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units → say → people
The fire rescue chief, Ray Jadallah, said some people were trapped inside motorised vehicles following the crash.
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people → say → crash
The pilot and copilot were also trapped in the plane.
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pilot → trap → plane
Fire crews were dealing with a fuel leak on the plane several hours after the incident, Jadallah said.
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Jadallah → deal → incident
An Amazon spokesperson said the plane was operated by 21 Air and experienced “an incident” while attempting to land.
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plane → say → incident
“We’re working closely with local authorities and officials to understand exactly what happened,” Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel said.
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Nantel → work → authorities
“Right now, our absolute priority is the safety, wellbeing, and care of everyone involved.
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We’re doing everything we can to support those affected.”
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Videos circulating online show black smoke billowing from the scene near the runway.
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The aircraft appeared to be largely intact despite the fire.
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The 32-year-old plane had been a passenger aircraft for more than two decades before being repurposed as a cargo carrier in 2015, according to flight-tracking site Flightradar24.
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Early reports indicated that the aircraft veered off the runway and crossed a road near the airport.
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which investigates major transportation-related accidents, confirmed that it was aware of the crash and would provide additional updates as more information became available.
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US Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said his agency had issued a full ground stop in Miami after the incident, urging travellers to anticipate “significant delays”.
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agency → say → delays
The FAA said it is investigating.
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