Amazon-contracted plane crashes at Miami airport after overrunning runway
Miam-Dade Fire Rescue said more than 60 units are on scene of the incident, saying the plane struck multiple vehicles near the airport.
A cargo plane belonging to Amazon overran the runway at Miami International Airport after landing on September 6, according to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Video footage captured smoke and flames emanating from the aircraft following its arrival. The Boeing 767-300, operated by 21 Air, featured the retailer's logo on its tail.
The FAA reported that the plane had overran the runway approximately 20 minutes into its landing sequence on September 6, around 2 p.m. The Miami airport subsequently closed all runways and taxiways as of 3:30 p.m., initiating a complete ground stop. All 60+ Miam-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene, finding the burning aircraft with intense flames and smoke.
Authorities are currently working to extinguish the fire and tend to any potential casualties. Miami is a significant airport serving the southeastern United States and Latin America, making this incident noteworthy. At the time of reporting, both Amazon and 21 Air had not provided any official statements regarding the accident.
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