Amazon Suspends Operations with Cargo Carrier After Fatal Accident in Miami

Amazon has suspended operations with cargo carrier 21 Air following a fatal accident at Miami International Airport on September 6. The Boeing 767 freighter, operated by 21 Air, overran a runway and struck two vehicles, killing five people and injuring five others.

The National Transportation Safety Board found that one pilot called for the landing to be aborted after the aircraft had already touched down at excessive speed.

Amazon stated it had spent time supporting the investigation and reviewing the circumstances before making the decision to pause operations with 21 Air.

21 Air remains confident in its safety policies, training, and procedures, but is cooperating with investigators and Amazon.