Amazon Cargo Plane Crash at Miami Airport: 5 Dead, 5 Injured After Plane Overshoots Runway
Miami, September 7, 2026: At least five people were killed and five others injured after an Amazon Air cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday and crashed into several vehicles before catching fire, authorities said.
The aircraft, identified as Amazon Prime Air Flight 7598, was a Boeing 767-300 freighter operated by 21 Air. It had departed from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and was attempting to land at Miami International Airport at around 2 p.m. local time when it overshot the runway.
Plane Crashes Into Vehicles, Bursts Into Flames
After leaving the runway, the cargo aircraft crossed an airport service road and struck multiple vehicles. The impact triggered a major fire, sending thick black smoke into the sky.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews said they found the aircraft engulfed in heavy flames and smoke when they arrived. The pilot and co-pilot were initially trapped inside the cockpit, while people in vehicles struck by the plane also required rescue assistance. One person was reportedly trapped beneath a vehicle and had to be freed by specialized rescue personnel.
More than 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units and around 200 emergency personnel responded to the crash site. Firefighters used specialized airport equipment and foam to battle the blaze. Authorities also reported a fuel leak from the aircraft that had to be contained.
Five Killed, Five Injured
Officials confirmed that five people died in the crash. Five others were injured, including three people who were taken to a trauma center in critical condition. Two additional injured people were transported to hospitals with less serious injuries.
Authorities had not initially identified the victims and said it was too early to determine whether those killed were passengers or crew members aboard the aircraft or people on the ground in the vehicles that were struck.
Miami Airport Operations Disrupted
The crash caused major disruption at one of the busiest airports in the United States. The Federal Aviation Administration imposed a ground stop after the incident while emergency crews worked at the scene.
Several runways were temporarily closed, resulting in significant flight delays and cancellations. Two of Miami International Airport’s four runways were later reopened as emergency operations progressed.
FAA and NTSB Launch Investigation
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have launched investigations into the crash.
The exact cause of the accident remains unknown. Weather conditions, including thunderstorms and strong winds, were reported around the time of the incident, but investigators have not yet established whether weather played a role.
Amazon confirmed that the aircraft was an Amazon Air plane operated by 21 Air and said it was cooperating with authorities.
The crash is expected to undergo a detailed investigation covering the aircraft’s condition, flight operations, weather, runway conditions and other factors that may have contributed to the accident.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are expected to release additional information as investigators examine the aircraft and crash site.
