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NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — All NewsSeptember 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, causing significant travel delays and cancellations.

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Why It Matters

The crash has triggered a full at a major international airport, impacting regional travel and requiring a large-scale emergency response from local fire and rescue units.

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 overran the runway shortly before 2 p.m.
  • The crash occurred near the 2100 block of Northwest 42nd Avenue.
  • The flight originated from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  • Miami-Dade Fire Rescue dispatched over 60 units and approximately 200 personnel.
  • The Federal Aviation Administration issued a full ground stop at the airport.
  • The National Transportation Safety Board is gathering information for an investigation.
  • The cause of the runway overrun is currently unknown.

Who's Mentioned

organizationMiami-Dade Fire Rescue“Emergency response agency.”location2100 block of Northwest 42nd Avenue“Location where the plane struck vehicles.”locationMiami International Airport“Site of the crash and subsequent ground stop.”personDaniella Levine Cava“Miami-Dade County Mayor monitoring the situation.”organization21 Air“Operator of the cargo plane.”organizationMiami-Dade County Sheriff's Office“Reporting agency for the incident.”personSean Duffy“Transportation Secretary providing travel updates.”organizationNational Transportation Safety Board“Investigative agency for the crash.”organizationAmazon“Owner of the cargo plane involved in the crash.”organizationFederal Aviation Administration“Regulatory agency managing the ground stop.”