Amazon Cargo Plane Crashes Off Runway at Miami International Airport

An Amazon cargo plane overran the runway at Miami International Airport on September 6, 2026, killing at least five people and injuring five others. The aircraft, which had arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico, struck vehicles and caught fire after leaving the runway.

The incident occurred around 2 p.m., with authorities stating that the plane plowed across a road used by warehouse workers and other businesses surrounding the airport. Five people were killed in the crash, while three others were critically injured and two were hospitalized.

Details of the cause of the accident are still unclear, but investigators will likely be examining the plane's flight data and any contributing factors to determine what led to the tragedy.