Amazon Cargo Plane Crashes at Miami International Airport
An Amazon cargo plane operated by 21 Air crashed at Miami International Airport on September 6, 2026, killing five people and injuring five others. The Boeing 767-300 was flying from San Juan, Puerto Rico, when it failed to stop at the end of the runway, crossing a road used by warehouse staff and nearby businesses before hitting several vehicles and catching fire. The plane came to rest on its nose beside an Amazon warehouse.
Miami-Dade officials said five people were killed in the crash, with three taken to hospital in critical condition and two treated for less serious injuries. Officials are still investigating whether those who died were on board or in the vehicles struck by the plane. The NTSB has sent a 'go team' to Miami, led by chairperson Jennifer Homendy.
Aviation safety experts Steve Arroyo and Mary Schiavo pointed out that the plane did not follow standard procedure for landing, staying above the runway for too long without lowering its nose. They also noted that Miami's airport does not have crushable-material safety beds to help stop planes from running off the end of the runway.
The crash caused over 160 flights to be cancelled and almost 325 delayed, with some diverted to Orlando. Passengers described long queues, tired faces, and confusion at the airport after the crash.