NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – MainSeptember 7, 2026Miami-Dade County
Amazon cargo plane crash at Miami International Airport causes ongoing flight cancellations and delays
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An Amazon cargo plane crash at Miami International Airport continued to cause flight disruptions on Monday, with at least 39 cancellations and 15 delays reported by 6 a.m. Two of the airport's four runways remained closed following the Sunday accident, which involved a plane arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico, resulting in five deaths and five injuries.
Read the full story at Telemundo 51 Miami – MainWhy It Matters
Travelers using Miami International Airport face ongoing flight cancellations, delays, and two closed runways on a major holiday, requiring them to check flight statuses directly with their airlines.
Key Facts
- An Amazon cargo plane arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico, overran the runway, struck multiple vehicles, and caught fire at Miami International Airport.
- Five people died and five others were injured, including three with critical injuries, as a result of the crash.
- By 6 a.m. on Monday, FlightAware records showed 39 flight cancellations and 15 delays at MIA.
- Two of MIA's four runways remained closed on Monday morning for ongoing operations and investigation.
- All incoming and outgoing flights were temporarily halted following the crash before two runways were reopened.
- Hundreds of flights were canceled or delayed on Sunday due to the temporary shutdown of all four runways.
Who's Mentioned
locationAeropuerto Internacional de Miami“Site of the cargo plane crash and resulting flight disruptions”locationPuerto Rico“Origin territory of the crashed cargo flight”OrganizationFlightAware“Flight tracking service providing cancellation and delay data”OrganizationAmazon“Owner or operator of the cargo plane involved in the accident”locationSan Juan“Origin location of the crashed cargo flight”