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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 7, 2026Miami-Dade

Amazon cargo plane crash at Miami International Airport results in five deaths

An Amazon cargo plane veered off a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, striking vehicles and catching fire. The incident resulted in at least five fatalities and five injuries.

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Why It Matters

The crash caused multiple fatalities and injuries at a major transportation hub, impacting airport operations and public safety in Miami-Dade County.

Key Facts

  • At least five people were killed in the crash.
  • Five people were injured in the crash.
  • The aircraft was an Amazon cargo plane.
  • The plane veered off a runway at Miami International Airport.
  • The plane struck vehicles on the ground.
  • The aircraft was engulfed in flames following the impact.

Who's Mentioned

personRay Jadallah“Miami-Dade Rescue Fire Chief.”organization21 Air“Cargo carrier operating the flight.”personSteve Arroyo“Aviation safety expert.”organizationNational Transportation Safety Board“Agency investigating the crash.”personJennifer Homendy“Chairwoman of the National Transportation Safety Board.”organizationAmazon“Operator of the cargo flight.”locationMiami International Airport“Site of the cargo plane crash.”