NewsFOX 13 Tampa BaySeptember 6, 2026Hillsborough
Amazon cargo plane crashes near Miami International Airport, killing five
An Amazon cargo plane operated by 21 Air overshot the runway at Miami International Airport and struck vehicles on the ground, resulting in five fatalities and five injuries. A full ground stop has been issued at the airport, and federal investigators are currently gathering information on the cause of the crash.
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The incident has caused a full at Miami International Airport, leading to significant flight delays and cancellations for travelers.
Key Facts
- Five people were killed in the crash.
- Five people were injured and transported to medical facilities.
- The aircraft was a Boeing 767 operated by 21 Air for Amazon.
- The plane arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- The crash occurred shortly before 2 p.m. on Sunday.
- The plane overran the runway and struck vehicles near the 2100 block of Northwest 42nd Avenue.
- Miami-Dade Fire Rescue dispatched over 60 units and approximately 200 personnel.
- A full ground stop is in effect at Miami International Airport.
- The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident.
- The identities of the victims have not yet been released.
Who's Mentioned
other60“Number of emergency units dispatched.”organizationMiami-Dade Fire Rescue“Primary emergency response agency on the scene.”locationMiami International Airport“Site of the plane crash and subsequent ground stop.”personDaniella Levine Cava“Miami-Dade County Mayor monitoring the situation.”organization21 Air“Operator of the Amazon cargo plane involved in the crash.”personSean Duffy“Transportation Secretary who warned of travel delays.”organizationNational Transportation Safety Board“Agency investigating the cause of the crash.”other2100“Block number of Northwest 42nd Avenue where the plane stopped.”other767“Model of the Boeing aircraft involved.”organizationFederal Aviation Administration“Issued the ground stop at the airport.”