Amazon Cargo Plane Crashes in Miami, Raising Safety Concerns
An Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport on September 6, 2026, killing five people and injuring five others. The plane, operated by 21 Air, was traveling at approximately 180 miles per hour when it overran the runway and collided with two vehicles.
A review of cockpit voice recordings revealed that automatic warning signals were blaring in the cockpit before the crash, but the pilots continued with the landing despite the warnings. 'In my 60 years of flying, I've never seen such a terrible performance from a crew,' said Ross Aimer, CEO of Aero Consulting Experts.
21 Air has faced criticism for its safety practices, with former employees raising concerns about the company's standards before the crash. The airline disputed these allegations, stating that it contracts with carriers certified by air safety regulators at the Federal Aviation Administration.