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NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiSeptember 14, 2026Miami-Dade County

Plane Crash at Miami International Airport Kills Five Airplane Cleaning Workers

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An airplane operated for Amazon by contractor 21 Air overran a runway at Miami International Airport and struck a van carrying airplane cleaning workers, resulting in five deaths and five injuries. The crash is currently under investigation by the NTSB, and a wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by the widow of one of the victims against the pilots, Amazon, and 21 Air.

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Why It Matters

Five workers lost their lives and five other individuals were injured when a cargo plane collided with a service van at Miami International Airport, prompting ongoing investigations and legal action.

Key Facts

  • Five men working on an airplane cleaning crew were killed when a plane hurtled past the end of a runway at Miami International Airport and struck their van.
  • The victims who died were identified as Julio Pineda, Rolando Alemán León, Yoel Rodríguez Naranjo, Carlos Acosta Fajardo, and Javierkys Reyes Quevedo.
  • Five others were injured in the crash, including the plane's two pilots, two cleaning crew members, and a man in an SUV.
  • The plane was operated for Amazon by contractor 21 Air.
  • The cleaning workers were employed by contractor Professional Ocean Service Corp. and were wrapping up an 8-hour shift.
  • The NTSB is conducting an investigation into the cause of the crash at Miami International Airport.
  • A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by the widow of Yoel Rodríguez Naranjo against the plane's pilots, Amazon, Inc., and 21 Air LLC.
  • Amazon stated it is fully cooperating with the NTSB and coordinating with 21 Air.

Who's Mentioned

PersonRolando Alemán León“Victim and member of the airplane cleaning crew”PersonYoel Rodríguez Naranjo“Victim and member of the cleaning crew driving the van”OrganizationProfessional Ocean Service Corp.“Employer of the cleaning crew workers”PersonYaraisi Santiso Morejon“Widow of Yoel Rodríguez Naranjo who filed a lawsuit”OrganizationMiami-Dade Sheriff’s Office“Provided information on victims”PersonJavierkys Reyes Quevedo“Victim and member of the airplane cleaning crew”Organization21 Air“Contractor operating the plane”PersonJulio Pineda“Victim and member of the airplane cleaning crew”PersonCarlos Acosta Fajardo“Victim and member of the airplane cleaning crew”OrganizationNational Transportation Safety Board“Conducting the accident investigation”OrganizationAmazon“Company whose operated flight was involved in the crash”locationMiami International Airport“Location of the airplane crash”