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NewsTampa Bay TimesSeptember 6, 2026Hillsborough

Amazon cargo plane overshoots runway and catches fire at Miami International Airport

An Amazon Prime Air cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon, striking multiple vehicles and causing a fire. The incident triggered a total ground stop, closing all runways and taxiways at the airport.

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Why It Matters

The incident has resulted in a complete shutdown of airport operations and is expected to cause ongoing flight delays for travelers even after the airport reopens.

Key Facts

  • An Amazon Prime Air cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport around 2 p.m. on Sunday.
  • The aircraft struck multiple vehicles, including two semi-trucks, after leaving the runway.
  • The plane caught fire, requiring 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units to respond.
  • All runways and taxiways at the airport were closed due to a ground stop.
  • The flight originated in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  • The FAA expects continued flight delays even after the airport reopens due to a reduced rate of arrivals and departures.
  • It is currently unknown if there were any injuries resulting from the crash.

Who's Mentioned

organizationMiami-Dade Fire Rescue“Emergency responders managing the fire and scene.”locationMiami International Airport“Site of the runway overrun and emergency response.”organizationAmazon“Owner of the cargo plane involved in the incident.”locationSan Juan, Puerto Rico“Origin point of the cargo flight.”organizationFederal Aviation Administration“Regulatory body overseeing the incident and flight delays.”