A Boeing 767-300 cargo plane operated by 21 Air overshot the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon, September 6, after landing from San Juan, Puerto Rico. According to reports, over 60 units of the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue are on scene and working to extinguish a fire. The incident has caused significant delays and potential cancellations, with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy advising travelers to expect disruptions. It is unclear how many injuries have occurred or what caused the plane to overrun the runway.
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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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A cargo plane overshot the runway and crossed a road at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon.
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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,” the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement.
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“The Boeing 767-300 cargo aircraft departed from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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The FAA will investigate.”
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The crash sent heavy black smoke high into the air, according to videos posted online, and a ground stop was immediately ordered to prevent planes from leaving the airport.
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“Over 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units are on scene of an incident involving a plane that overran a runway and struck multiple vehicles near Miami International Airport,” Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said in a statement.
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“Units arrived to find an airplane that had caught on fire as a result of this crash, with heavy flames and smoke showing.
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Firefighters are working on extinguishing the fire and assessing patients.”
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said soon after that the FAA will send “inspectors to investigate” and “if you’re traveling through the area, please expect significant delays and potential cancellations.”
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It is unclear what caused the incident and how many injuries have occurred.
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“We can confirm that an Amazon Air plane operated by 21 Air experienced an incident while attempting to land at Miami International Airport,” Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel later said in a statement.
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“This is a fast-moving situation and we’re still gathering details.
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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.”
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This is a breaking news story that will be updated.
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