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Amazon Cargo Jet Crashes at Miami Airport, Five Killed
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Amazon Cargo Jet Crashes at Miami Airport, Five Killed

Five fatalities and five injuries resulted when an Amazon cargo jet crashed at Miami International Airport on Sunday. The Boeing 767-300, operated by 21 Air, overshot the runway while landing from Puerto Rico just before 2 p.m. local time.

Moments after dispatchers were told "The plane is on fire," Miami firefighters climbed into the cockpit. Video obtained by Reuters shows one firefighter propping a ladder against a window to enter the burning wreckage.

Roughly 200 firefighters from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue raced to the crash site within 30 seconds of the initial call. The New York Post reported that audio from Broadcastify captures a firefighter telling dispatchers, "The plane is on fire. Put your game face on guys."


Thick black smoke rose from the fuselage as crews used foam to extinguish the flames. The jet's left engine remained running, creating a risk of explosion and toxic gases for the rescue teams.

Five people died in the crash, and five others suffered injuries according to reports from The Daily Caller. The victims have not yet been identified by authorities.


Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life in a statement. "Five people lost their lives in today's incident at Miami International Airport," she said, expressing heartbreak. The company is working to support all those affected.

The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the plane overran the 9,000-foot runway after landing. Per reports, the crash site lacked an Engineered Materials Arresting System, a crushable concrete barrier designed to stop planes that overshoot.


Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a full ground stop for the airport while first responders assessed the scene. The three-hour stop was lifted after officials determined there was no ongoing threat to public safety. The National Transportation Safety Board has sent a team to investigate the cause.

All runways and taxiways at the airport were closed immediately after the accident. Passengers with flights scheduled for Sunday were told to check with their airlines for status updates. The NTSB plans to hold a media briefing on Monday to share more details.


Firefighters described the smell of the fire as something they had never encountered before. The investigation into why the plane failed to stop continues.

Written by Arthur Higgens - September 8, 2026