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NewsMiami IndependentSeptember 6, 2026Miami-Dade

Amazon Prime Air cargo jet overruns runway and catches fire at Miami International Airport

A Boeing 767 cargo plane operating for Amazon Prime Air overran a runway and caught fire at Miami International Airport, triggering a full ground stop and significant travel delays. Multiple injuries were reported following the collision with ground vehicles, and federal investigators have launched an inquiry into the cause of the incident.

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Why It Matters

The incident caused a total shutdown of Miami International Airport's runways and taxiways, leading to widespread flight cancellations and delays for travelers and cargo operations.

Key Facts

  • A Boeing 767-300ER cargo plane (21 Air Flight 7598) overran the end of a diagonal runway at Miami International Airport.
  • The incident occurred at approximately 2 pm local time.
  • The aircraft caught fire and collided with ground vehicles.
  • Miami-Dade Fire Rescue deployed over 60 units to the scene.
  • The FAA implemented a full ground stop, closing all runways and taxiways.
  • Multiple people sustained injuries; no fatalities have been confirmed.
  • The flight originated from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  • The cause of the incident remains under investigation by the FAA and NTSB.
  • Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned of significant delays and potential cancellations.
  • This is the second major incident involving an Amazon-contracted Boeing 767, following a 2019 crash in Texas.

Who's Mentioned

organizationAmazon Prime Air“The company contracting the cargo flight.”organizationFAA“Regulator investigating the incident.”personSean Duffy“Transportation Secretary who warned of delays.”personKelly Nantel“Amazon spokesperson.”organization21 Air“The airline operating the cargo flight.”organizationMiami-Dade Fire Rescue“Responded to the fire with over 60 units.”organizationNational Transportation Safety Board“Investigating the cause of the crash.”locationMiami International Airport“The site of the runway overrun and fire.”