Amazon Cargo Plane Crashes at Miami International Airport
An Amazon cargo plane operated by 21 Air as Prime Air Flight 7598 overshot the runway at Miami International Airport on September 6, killing five people and injuring another five.
The Boeing 767-300 aircraft arrived from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and struck multiple vehicles near the airport before bursting into flames.
Miami officials reported that all runways and taxiways were closed as of 3pm local time due to the incident, with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warning of significant delays and possible cancellations.
Amazon confirmed that one of its planes experienced an incident when it attempted to land in Miami, with a spokesperson stating that their priority is the safety and well-being of everyone involved.