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NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — NewsSeptember 6, 2026Hillsborough

Amazon cargo plane overruns Miami International Airport runway, resulting in five deaths

An Amazon cargo aircraft operated by 21 Air overran a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon, striking vehicles on a perimeter road and causing five fatalities. The incident prompted a temporary ground stop and ongoing flight delays as federal investigators begin their inquiry.

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Why It Matters

The crash resulted in five deaths and caused significant operational disruptions at Miami International Airport, with flight delays expected to continue into Monday.

Key Facts

  • Five people died in the incident.
  • The aircraft was a Boeing 767 operated by 21 Air for Amazon.
  • The plane overran runway 30 at Miami International Airport around 2 p.m. local time.
  • The aircraft struck multiple vehicles on a road surrounding the airport.
  • More than 60 fire units responded to the scene to extinguish the fire.
  • The flight originated from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  • Runway 30 is over 9,000 feet long.
  • Pilots did not declare an emergency prior to landing.
  • The plane damaged navigational equipment upon leaving the pavement.
  • A ground stop was lifted at 5 p.m. ET, but ground delays are expected through Monday.
  • The National Transportation Safety Board and FAA are investigating the crash.

Who's Mentioned

organizationMiami-Dade Fire Rescue“Emergency responders who managed the fire.”locationMiami International Airport“Site of the runway excursion.”organization21 Air“Cargo carrier operating the flight.”otherBoeing 767“Aircraft model involved in the crash.”organizationNational Transportation Safety Board“Federal agency gathering information on the crash.”organizationAmazon“Company whose cargo was being transported by the aircraft.”organizationMiami-Dade Sheriff’s Office“Local law enforcement responding to the scene.”personKelly Nantel“Amazon spokesperson.”organizationFederal Aviation Administration“Federal agency investigating the incident.”