NewsWSVN 7News – Local NewsSeptember 6, 2026Miami-Dade
Cargo plane crash near Miami International Airport leaves five dead and five injured
A Boeing 767 cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon, striking multiple vehicles on a nearby road. The incident resulted in five fatalities and five injuries, with emergency crews responding to a fuel leak and complex vehicle extrications.
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The crash caused significant traffic closures on Northwest 67th Avenue and prompted a large-scale emergency response near the airport, impacting local travel and public safety.
Key Facts
- Five people are confirmed dead and five are injured.
- Three of the injured individuals are in critical condition.
- The aircraft involved was a Boeing 767-300 cargo plane, 21 Air Flight 7598.
- The plane departed from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- The incident occurred around 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 6.
- The plane overran Runway 30 and struck vehicles near the 2100 block of Northwest 42nd Avenue.
- Northwest 67th Avenue is closed between NW 25th Street and 36th Street.
- Approximately 200 personnel and 60 fire rescue units responded to the scene.
- An active fuel leak from the plane is being contained by emergency crews.
- The Federal Aviation Administration is conducting an investigation into the cause of the crash.
Who's Mentioned
personRay Jadallah“Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Chief overseeing the emergency response.”other305-471-2400“Missing Family Hotline established by officials.”organization21 Air“Operator of the cargo flight involved in the crash.”personDaniella Levine Cava“Miami-Dade Mayor who provided official statements on the incident.”organizationAmazon“Company associated with the cargo aircraft.”locationMiami International Airport“Site of the runway overrun incident.”organizationFederal Aviation Administration“Federal agency responsible for investigating the crash.”