Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport and hits several vehicles

An Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon, causing a halt in airport operations. The flight, originating from Puerto Rico, had overshot the runway, striking several vehicles before erupting into flames and releasing thick smoke. Videos circulated online depicting heavy plumes of smoke surrounding the aircraft, identifiable by its Amazon Prime Air logo on the tail. Reports indicated potential casualties, although details on injuries or fatalities remained unclear.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the crash via a statement to the Guardian, detailing that the Boeing 767-300 cargo aircraft had overran the runway upon landing at the Miami airport around 2 pm local time. Departing from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the plane struck the north-west end of the airport's diagonal runway, rendering it inoperable.

All airport runways and taxiways were subsequently closed, resulting in a ground stop that has curtailed all incoming and outgoing flights. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the scene with over 60 units, arriving to find a burning aircraft engulfed in flames and smoke. Firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze and tend to any injured individuals.

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy alerted the public via X, warning of potential significant delays and cancellations for travelers in the area. Additionally, the Miami-Dade sheriff’s office issued street closures due to the crash, advising residents and commuters to seek alternative routes and anticipate delays.

The Miami-Dade sheriff’s office also tweeted that NW 67th Avenue between NW 25th Street and NW 36th Street was currently closed. The Guardian has reached out to Amazon and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for further comment on the incident.