An Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 cargo aircraft, operated by 21 Air, overran the runway while landing at Miami International Airport, USA, on September 6. The aircraft had arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The plane crossed the airport boundary, struck several vehicles and caught fire. At least 5 people were killed and 5 others injured, with three reported to be in critical condition. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the cause of the crash.
At least five people were killed and five others were injured, with three of the injured reported to be in critical condition. Investigators later confirmed that those killed were inside a van belonging to a cleaning company. AP News The crash triggered a major emergency response, with more than 60 rescue units and around 200 emergency personnel responding to the scene. The aircraft’s pilot and co-pilot survived the crash. Reuters The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have launched an investigation to determine what caused the aircraft to overrun the runway. Investigators have recovered the flight data and cockpit voice recorders and are examining factors including the aircraft’s landing, speed, braking performance, weather conditions and mechanical systems.
The crash temporarily disrupted operations at Miami International Airport, with runway closures causing flight delays and cancellations. Authorities are continuing their investigation, while Amazon and 21 Air have expressed condolences to the victims’ families and said they are cooperating with investigators.
An Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 cargo plane overran the runway at Miami International Airport, killing five people and injuring five others. NTSB and FAA investigators are probing the crash.
