By Zuko Komisa

- An Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport, killing five people and injuring five others.
- The Boeing 767 hit several vehicles on a nearby road after leaving the runway at roughly 112 knots (129 mph).
- US aviation authorities are investigating the crash, with severe weather noted as a potential contributing factor.
Five people have been killed and five others injured after an Amazon Prime Air cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport, struck several vehicles on an adjacent road, and burst into flames.
The Boeing 767-300, operated by cargo carrier 21 Air, had taken off from San Juan, Puerto Rico, before crashing in Miami at approximately 2:00 pm local time.
Flight-tracking data indicated the aircraft was travelling at roughly 112 knots (129 mph) when it left the usable runway area.
More than 200 emergency service personnel and over 60 rescue units responded to the scene, freeing the pilot and co-pilot from the cockpit alongside several motorists trapped in damaged vehicles.
Three of the five injured survivors remain in a critical condition. Authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the deceased or confirmed whether the fatalities occurred on board or on the ground.
🚨 Update: Deadly Cargo Plane Crash at Miami International Airport
— FL360aero (@fl360aero) September 7, 2026
At least five people have died and five others were injured after an Amazon Prime Air cargo aircraft overran the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon, striking multiple vehicles and bursting… pic.twitter.com/6XLpT6mVaP
The incident caused widespread disruption, forcing a temporary closure of Miami International Airport that resulted in over 160 flight cancellations and hundreds of delays before partial operations resumed.
Both the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have launched investigations into the cause of the accident.
Severe weather conditions, including strong winds and heavy thunderstorms, were present in the area at the time.
In an official press release, Amazon extended its deepest sympathies, stating:
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and injuries resulting from Flight 7598, and our thoughts are with the victims and their families as we fully cooperate with investigating authorities.”
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