Five dead after Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport

An Amazon Air cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport, killing five people and seriously injuring another five. The Boeing 767-300 cargo aircraft overshot the runway while attempting to land, crashing just before 2:00 PM local time. The flight had departed from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Amazon stated they are working with authorities to investigate the cause of the crash. All flights were grounded by the Federal Aviation Administration in response to the incident. The crash occurred during the busy Labor Day weekend, when millions of travelers were expected to pass through Miami International Airport. Three of the injured are in critical condition, and fire crews responded to the scene within seconds of the crash.

The exact cause of the crash remains unknown, as the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava expressed condolences to the families affected, emphasizing that rescue crews arrived at the scene almost immediately after the crash.