Amazon Pauses Ties With Crash-Linked Cargo Carrier Amid Safety Scrutiny

Amazon's air cargo operations have come under scrutiny after the company paused its relationship with 21 Air, a Miami-based cargo carrier, following a fatal crash at Miami International Airport last weekend. The incident resulted in the deaths of five people when the plane overran the runway and struck vehicles on the ground while flying for Amazon's cargo network.

The aircraft involved was a 32-year-old Boeing 767-300 freighter that spent more than two decades as a passenger jet before its conversion to cargo service. According to new findings from the National Transportation Safety Board, the flight crew briefly discussed aborting the landing even after the plane had already touched down, and one pilot warned just over a minute before landing that the aircraft was moving 'too fast.'

Amazon has not severed ties with its broader air cargo network but will continue cooperating with the investigation and supporting those affected by the crash. The company's decision to pause its relationship with 21 Air may be seen as a sign of seriousness in addressing safety concerns, but the open NTSB investigation means Amazon stock could react to news tied to the crash in the near term.