Safety Concerns at Cargo Carrier Involved in Miami Plane Crash

A cargo airline operated by 21 Air, which has been accused of violating safety regulations by past employees, was involved in a plane crash at Miami International Airport on Sunday. The Boeing 767 cargo plane was operating as Amazon Prime Air Flight 7598 when it crashed off the runway.

According to CBS News, former employees have filed complaints with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and testified in court that they were retaliated against for raising safety concerns. Karl Seuring, a pilot with over 30 years of experience, alleged that he was told by a manager at 21 Air to 'just sign' safety attestations without verifying their accuracy.

Seuring's complaint included allegations that pilots were pushed to fly with inadequate rest, and planes were put in the sky despite faulty maintenance. Another former pilot, Bruce Joseph, testified that he had personal knowledge of people being discouraged from logging safety concerns in the company system 'on numerous occasions.'

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is conducting an investigation into the crash, but it's not clear if past safety issues contributed to the incident.