NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 7, 2026Miami-Dade
Federal investigators examine cause of fatal Amazon cargo plane crash at Miami International Airport
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a cargo plane crash at Miami International Airport that killed at least five people and injured five others after the aircraft overran a runway on Sunday. The Boeing 767, operated by 21 Air, struck vehicles on a perimeter road, prompting a large-scale emergency response and significant flight disruptions.
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The incident resulted in five fatalities and caused widespread travel delays, while raising questions about runway safety infrastructure at Miami International Airport compared to other U.S. airports.
Key Facts
- At least five people were killed and five others injured in the crash.
- The aircraft was a 32-year-old Boeing 767 converted to a cargo plane in 2015.
- The flight was operated by 21 Air, a North Carolina-based cargo carrier.
- The plane overran the runway around 2 p.m. Sunday after arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- Approximately 200 emergency personnel responded to the scene.
- More than 160 flights were canceled and nearly 325 were delayed by late Sunday.
- Miami International Airport lacks runway arresting systems installed at over 120 other U.S. airports.
- The NTSB is examining factors including landing distance, wind conditions, and the plane's maintenance history.
Who's Mentioned
personMary Schiavo“Former Inspector General of the Transportation Department”personRay Jadallah“Miami-Dade Rescue Fire Chief”organization21 Air“Cargo carrier operating the flight”personSteve Arroyo“Aviation safety expert”organizationNational Transportation Safety Board“Federal agency leading the investigation”personJennifer Homendy“Chairwoman of the National Transportation Safety Board”organizationAmazon“Company associated with the cargo flight”locationMiami International Airport“Site of the crash”