NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — NewsSeptember 14, 2026Hillsborough County
Family files wrongful death lawsuit against Amazon and cargo carrier over fatal Miami airport plane crash
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The family of a deceased Miami-Dade County man has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Amazon, the cargo carrier, and other companies, alleging the defendants knew of safety failures prior to a fatal plane overrun at Miami International Airport.
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The lawsuit establishes legal accountability and potential financial liability for aviation safety failures involving major corporate entities and local airport operations.
Key Facts
- The family of a Miami-Dade County man killed in a plane crash filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
- The lawsuit names Amazon, the airline that operated the flight, and several other companies as defendants.
- The incident involved an Amazon Air cargo plane overrunning a runway at Miami International Airport.
- The lawsuit claims that Amazon and the cargo carrier knew of safety failures prior to the fatal crash.
Who's Mentioned
PersonMark Lopez-Trigo“Attorney representing the plaintiffs”locationMiami-Dade County“The residence location of the man killed in the crash.”PersonJulio C. Pineda“Victim killed in the Miami International Airport crash”locationMiami International Airport“The location where the cargo plane overran the runway.”PersonJaime Felipe Silva Molina“First officer of the flight”Organization11th Judicial Circuit Court in Miami-Dade County“Court where the lawsuit was filed”PersonJoshua Padron“Attorney representing the plaintiffs”OrganizationAvia Acquisition, LLC“Parent company of 21 Air”OrganizationAndromeda Leasing II LLC“Aircraft leasing and supply company named as defendant”PersonJunior Pineda“Co-personal representative of the estate and son of the victim”OrganizationAvia Investments, LLC“Parent company of 21 Air”OrganizationAmazon Air“Operated the cargo plane involved in the runway overrun.”OrganizationTitan Aviation Leasing Limited Americas, Inc.“Aircraft leasing and supply company named as defendant”OrganizationAtlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.“Aircraft leasing and supply company named as defendant”Organization21 Air LLC“Miami-based cargo airline that operated the flight”OrganizationAmazon“Named defendant in the wrongful death lawsuit”PersonJoseph Carroll“Captain and pilot in command of the flight”PersonJachel Pineda“Co-personal representative of the estate and son of the victim”