Amazon-branded plane in fatal accident at Miami Airport
Couldn’t stop before the end of a runway
An Amazon-branded cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport, resulting in five fatalities and three severe injuries. The leased 767, designated "Prime Air" for its air freight and drone operations, overran a 2850-meter runway due to an inability to stop. The aircraft exited the runway, crossed a road, and came to a stop in a car park, striking the ground nose-first and catching a fire in its starboard engine.
Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel expressed deep sorrow over the incident, stating, "We are heartbroken to learn that five people lost their lives in today’s incident at Miami International Airport." The plane's operator, 21Air, confirmed the tragedy and pledged support to those affected. 21Air CEO Keith Winters added, "Our deepest condolences are with the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives.
Our immediate priorities are supporting those affected, assisting the authorities, and ensuring that accurate information is communicated as it becomes available." The crash occurred amidst storm clouds and rain, potentially creating challenging landing conditions. Federal records reveal the plane was produced in 1994 and has a history of various owners before being acquired by Atlas in 2015 for freight operations.
This crash marks the second major incident involving an Amazon leased 767, following a nose-dive accident in 2019.
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