Amazon Cargo Plane Crashes at Miami International Airport, Killing Five
A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) investigation is underway after an Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport on September 6, killing five people and injuring others.
The Boeing 767, operated by 21 Air, overran the runway while landing around 2 p.m. ET after departing from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The plane plowed across a road used by warehouse workers and other businesses surrounding the airport.
Aviation experts say investigators will focus on whether the plane touched down too late to stop safely. Video of the landing appears to show the aircraft remaining airborne well down the runway before touching down. This could have contributed to the deadly overrun, with some experts suggesting that if the pilots did not abandon the landing and circle back for another attempt.
The investigation will also examine the plane's speed and braking, weather and wind conditions, the aircraft's mechanical condition, and other factors. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has sent a team to Miami, where Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy is expected to give an update on the investigation on Monday.