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NewsThe Miami HurricaneSeptember 6, 2026Miami-Dade County

Cargo plane crashes at Miami International Airport

A Boeing 747-300 cargo plane operated by Amazon overran a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, September 6, resulting in a collision with multiple vehicles. The incident caused a temporary halt to airport operations.

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Why It Matters

The crash directly impacted airport operations and public safety in the immediate vicinity of the runway, requiring emergency response from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.

Key Facts

  • A Boeing 747-300 cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport on Sunday, Sept. 6, at 1:55 p.m.
  • The aircraft was operated by Amazon.
  • The plane overran the airport's diagonal runway.
  • The aircraft struck multiple vehicles during the incident.
  • Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the scene.
  • Airport activity was halted as a result of the crash.

Who's Mentioned

otherBoeing 747-300“Model of the aircraft involved in the crash.”OrganizationMiami-Dade Fire Rescue“Emergency responders on the scene.”OrganizationAmazon“Operator of the aircraft involved.”locationMiami International Airport“Site of the plane crash.”OrganizationFederal Aviation Administration“Reporting agency for the incident.”