NewsMiami New TimesSeptember 6, 2026Miami-Dade
Cargo plane crash at Miami International Airport results in five deaths and ground stop
A cargo plane overshot the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon, striking several vehicles and resulting in five fatalities and five injuries. The incident has triggered a full ground stop at the airport and the closure of nearby roads, including NW 67th Avenue.
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The crash has caused a total suspension of flight operations at Miami International Airport and significant traffic disruptions in the surrounding area, impacting all travelers and commuters in the vicinity.
Key Facts
- Five people died and five were injured in the crash.
- The aircraft involved was a Boeing 767-300 cargo plane, 21 Air Flight 7598.
- The plane overshot the runway at Miami International Airport around 2 p.m. on Sunday.
- The aircraft struck several vehicles after crossing onto a road.
- A full ground stop is in effect at Miami International Airport; all runways and taxis are closed.
- Over 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene.
- NW 67th Avenue is closed between NW 25th Street and NW 36th Street.
- The FAA and NTSB are investigating the cause of the incident.
Who's Mentioned
personNatasha Yee“News editor at Miami New Times.”organizationMiami-Dade Sheriff’s Office“Managing road closures in the area.”personKelly Nantel“Amazon spokesperson.”locationLuis Muñoz Marín International Airport“Departure point of the aircraft in San Juan, Puerto Rico.”organization21 Air“Operator of the cargo flight involved in the crash.”organizationMiami-Dade Fire Rescue“Emergency responders on the scene.”organizationNational Transportation Safety Board“Federal agency gathering information on the aviation accident.”organizationAmazon“Company associated with the Prime Air cargo aircraft.”organizationFederal Aviation Administration“Federal agency investigating the runway overrun.”