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· collected 2026-09-06 · by Ayesha Ali, Christopher Watson
A cargo plane operated by 21 Air, carrying Amazon packages, overran the runway at Miami International Airport on September 6, killing 5 people and injuring 5 others after striking multiple vehicles on a nearby road. Preliminary data suggests the plane was traveling at approximately 128 mph when it left the runway. The National Transportation Safety Board has sent a team to investigate the incident, which occurred in the afternoon of Sunday, September 6. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities and Amazon expressing condolences for the loss of life.
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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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5 dead, 5 injured after Amazon cargo plane overruns runway at Miami International Airport
The plane also "struck multiple vehicles" on a nearby road, rescuers said.
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Five people are dead and five people are injured after an Amazon Air cargo plane from Puerto Rico overran a runway at Miami International Airport, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said in a news conference Sunday evening.
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The names of the deceased and the injured have not been released.
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The National Transportation Safety Board said Sunday it is sending a team, led by NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy, to investigate the incident, which took place Sunday afternoon.
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Both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Amazon confirmed the incident in separate statements.
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"21 Air Flight 7598 overran the runway after landing at Miami International Airport around 2 p.m. local time on Sunday, Sept. 6.
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The Boeing 767-300 cargo aircraft departed from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico," the FAA statement said.
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"We're heartbroken to learn that five people lost their lives in today’s incident at Miami International Airport," Kelly Nantel, a spokesperson for Amazon, said in a statement.
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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," the statement added.
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The CEO of 21 Air said in a statement Sunday night the company is "devastated by the accident involving one of our aircraft in Miami today."
"Our deepest condolences are with the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives.
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Our immediate priorities are supporting those affected, assisting the authorities, and ensuring that accurate information is communicated as it becomes available," the CEO, Keith Winters, said in a statement.
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"We are cooperating fully with the National Transportation Safety Board, the Federal Aviation Administration, and local authorities.
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Preliminary data from Flightradar24 shows the plane was going approximately 128 mph as it went off the runway.
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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said Sunday that around 200 personnel responded to the incident and worked quickly to both conduct search and rescue and extinguish flames caused by the crash.
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"One person was trapped under one of the involved vehicles and had to be extricated by specialized MDFR technical rescue personnel," the department said in a statement.
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"Specialized MDFR hazardous materials (HazMat) units safely shut down the aircraft's engine and worked to mitigate a fuel leak."
"There were a total of 10 patients, and MDFR transported five patients by ground.
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Three were transported to a local trauma center.
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The other two were assessed and transported to local area hospitals," the statement added.
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A ground stop at Miami International Airport was lifted around three hours after the incident, with two of the four runways now reopened, according to officials.
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