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NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiSeptember 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 managing a fuel leak and ongoing site investigation.

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Why It Matters

The crash has caused significant traffic disruptions near the airport and triggered a multi-agency emergency response involving over 200 personnel to manage the wreckage and fuel containment.

Key Facts

  • Five people are confirmed dead and five are injured following the crash.
  • The aircraft involved was a Boeing 767-300 cargo plane, identified as 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.
  • Over 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units and approximately 200 personnel responded to the scene.
  • The plane overran Runway 30 and struck multiple vehicles near the 2100 block of Northwest 42nd Avenue.
  • Three of the five injured individuals are currently in critical condition.
  • Northwest 67th Avenue between NW 25th Street and 36th Street is closed to traffic.
  • Emergency crews are working to contain an ongoing fuel leak from the wreckage.
  • A Missing Family Hotline has been activated at 305-471-2400.

Who's Mentioned

organizationAmazon Air“Company associated with the cargo aircraft.”personRay Jadallah“Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Chief overseeing the extrication efforts.”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.”locationMiami International Airport“Site of the runway overrun incident.”organizationFederal Aviation Administration“Federal body responsible for investigating the crash.”