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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 14, 2026Miami-Dade County

Amazon suspends partnership with 21 Air following Miami runway crash that killed five

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Amazon has suspended its cargo operations with 21 Air following a fatal crash over Labor Day weekend where a Boeing 767 operated by the carrier overran a Miami runway and struck a van, killing five people. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the causes of the crash, examining pilot actions, weather, and maintenance records, while DHL has not yet clarified whether it will continue using the carrier.

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Why It Matters

The suspension alters shipping operations for a major cargo carrier and impacts supply chain logistics for companies utilizing 21 Air following an accident resulting in five fatalities and five injuries.

Key Facts

  • Amazon suspended its cargo partnership with 21 Air following a fatal crash over Labor Day weekend.
  • A Boeing 767 operated as Flight 7598 ran roughly 1,300 feet past the end of a Miami runway on September 6.
  • The crashed plane smashed into a van carrying workers at a plane cleaning company, killing all five people inside and injuring five others.
  • The National Transportation Safety Board is examining pilot actions, air traffic controllers, jet maintenance, airline practices, and stormy weather.
  • 21 Air has flown packages for Amazon since 2024 and also operates flights for DHL.
  • 21 Air leases 18 airplanes, including 13 Boeing 767s and five 757s, with at least six leased from Amazon affiliates and three from DHL.
  • DHL has not yet clarified whether it will continue its relationship with 21 Air due to the ongoing investigation.
  • NTSB flight information revealed a pilot warned of excessive speed during the approach, and the plane touched down well beyond the intended runway zone.
  • The aircraft involved was a 32-year-old Boeing originally built for passengers and converted to a cargo plane in 2015.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationFlightradar24“Flight-tracking site providing aircraft age and history.”otherFlight 7598“The specific flight involved in the incident.”PersonRobert Mintz“DHL spokesman commenting on the ongoing investigation.”PersonKelly Nantel“Amazon spokesperson who announced the suspension.”Organization21 Air“Cargo airline whose plane was involved in the Miami crash.”OrganizationCirium“Aviation analytics firm providing aircraft lease data.”OrganizationNational Transportation Safety Board“Conducting the investigation into the plane crash.”OrganizationAmazon“Customer that suspended its partnership with 21 Air.”OrganizationDHL“Another package hauler that uses 21 Air.”