NewsWSVN 7 MiamiSeptember 10, 2026Miami-Dade County
Crews prepare cargo plane for removal from crash site near Miami International Airport as victims' families pursue legal action
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Crews began dismantling a downed cargo plane near Miami International Airport following a fatal crash that killed five people and injured five others. Meanwhile, additional families of the victims have retained legal representation to conduct independent investigations and explore potential wrongful death litigation. The National Transportation Safety Board continues its investigation on-site and released details from the cockpit voice recorder indicating excessive speed prior to the incident.
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The ongoing investigation and legal actions impact the families of the five victims killed in the crash, who are seeking answers and potential accountability through wrongful death litigation.
Key Facts
- Crews began preliminary work to dismantle the downed cargo plane near Miami International Airport overnight on Wednesday.
- The plane crash resulted in the deaths of five people and injuries to five others.
- The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) examined the cockpit voice recorder, revealing the flight crew was cleared to land on runway 30 on Sunday afternoon.
- Cockpit audio indicated the plane was flying at an excessive speed, with an electronic 'too low terrain' warning sounding four times.
- A pilot called for a go-around to abort the landing seconds before the plane crashed into an Econoline van.
- Two more families have retained legal representation to explore wrongful death lawsuits, bringing the total to four families seeking legal counsel as of Thursday afternoon.
- 75-year-old Julio Pineda was identified as one of the workers killed in the van.
- Airport officials stated that no set date has been determined for the complete removal of the aircraft.
Who's Mentioned
PersonMark Lopez-Trigo“Attorney at Padron & Lopez-Trigo Law Firm representing victims' families.”OrganizationPadron & Lopez-Trigo Law Firm“Law firm retained by victims' families for potential wrongful death litigation.”OrganizationSunbeam Television Corp.“Copyright holder of the news article.”PersonJoshua Padron“Attorney representing Pineda's family.”PersonJulio Pineda“75-year-old worker killed in the crash inside an Econoline van.”OrganizationNational Transportation Safety Board“Investigating the plane crash and examining the cockpit voice recorder.”locationMiami International Airport“Location near where the cargo plane crashed.”OrganizationFederal Aviation Administration“Former official provided analysis on the plane's unsteady configuration.”