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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 6, 2026Miami-Dade

Amazon cargo plane crash at Miami International Airport kills five

An Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon, striking vehicles and catching fire, resulting in at least five deaths and five injuries. The incident caused significant flight disruptions, with over 160 cancellations and 325 delays reported by the end of the day.

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Why It Matters

The crash resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, prompted a major emergency response, and caused widespread flight delays and cancellations at a major international travel hub.

Key Facts

  • At least five people were killed in the crash.
  • Five people were injured, including three in critical condition.
  • The aircraft was a 32-year-old Boeing 767 converted to cargo use in 2015.
  • The flight arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  • Approximately 200 emergency personnel responded to the scene.
  • Over 160 flights were canceled and nearly 325 were delayed on Sunday.
  • The National Transportation Safety Board is leading an investigation into the cause.
  • Weather conditions at the time included thunderstorms and wind gusts up to 30 mph (48 kph).
  • The plane struck vehicles on a road used by warehouse workers near the airport.
  • The landing zone for aircraft is typically within the first 3,000 feet (914 meters) of a runway.

Who's Mentioned

personRay Jadallah“Miami-Dade Rescue Fire Chief.”organization21 Air“Cargo carrier operating the flight.”personSteve Arroyo“Aviation safety expert.”organizationNational Transportation Safety Board“Agency investigating the crash.”personJennifer Homendy“Chairwoman of the National Transportation Safety Board.”organizationAmazon“Operator of the cargo flight.”locationMiami International Airport“Site of the cargo plane crash.”