Amazon Prime Air Boeing Crashes into Vehicles at Miami International Airport
A Boeing 767-300 cargo plane operated by Amazon Prime Air overshot the runway at Miami International Airport (MIA) and crashed into a vehicle-occupied zone.
The incident occurred on an unspecified date, but recent footage provides an up-close look at the aftermath of the crash. The plane, numbered 7598 and operated by 21 Air, had traveled from San Juan, Puerto Rico, before failing to stop on the runway after landing around 2:00 p.m.
The videos show the large aircraft halted in an area teeming with cars, highlighting the proximity of several vehicles to the aircraft's fuselage. One recording provides a closer view of the damage sustained by the Boeing, revealing a severely damaged wing and showcasing emergency vehicles in action around the aircraft.
The Miami-Dade Fire Department dispatched approximately 60 units to tackle the emergency, finding the aircraft engulfed in flames upon arrival. The FAA has announced it will conduct an investigation into the accident, considering weather conditions and other operational factors as potential contributing elements.