Amazon-branded plane in fatal accident at Miami Airport

Two runways are currently closed at Miami International Airport following a fatal accident involving an Amazon-branded cargo plane. The leased 767, which bears the "Prime Air" brand for Amazon's air freight and drone operations, overran a runway and resulted in five fatalities. The plane, with the starboard engine ablaze, landed but was unable to stop before the end of the 2850-meter runway, exiting the runway and the airport grounds, and coming to a halt in a nearby car park.

The plane's nose pitched down into the ground, causing extensive damage. Local authorities have confirmed five deaths, with three others in critical condition. Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel expressed heartbreak over the incident, identifying the plane's operator as 21Air, a company that leases cargo planes and crew to its clients.

21Air CEO Keith Winters stated that the company is devastated by the accident and is prioritizing support for the affected families and loved ones, as well as assisting authorities and ensuring accurate information is shared. The crash occurred over 12 hours ago, so investigators have only just begun their work. The plane's history includes leasing and ownership by various carriers, including Sobelair, Vietnam, Spain, Kenya, Russia, and Atlas before Amazon acquired it in 2015 to convert it from passenger to freight operations.

This is the second major crash involving a 767 leased by Amazon, following a nose-dive incident in 2019.