Flight data recorders recovered from Amazon cargo plane crash

Miami officials have recovered the flight data and cockpit voice recorders from an Amazon cargo plane that overran the runway and collided with two vehicles, killing five people, authorities announced on Monday. One of the struck vehicles was an Econoline van carrying seven individuals on airport premises, stated NTSB chief Jennifer Homendy.

The Boeing 767, manufactured in 1994 and operated by 21 Air LLC - a Miami-based company contracted to Amazon - was making its third flight of the day from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The plane had traveled about 400 meters beyond the runways paved surface when it finally came to a halt. Homendy refused to comment on the pilots' health status, but confirmed that the victims were only those in the two struck vehicles.

Recovery operations are ongoing, with investigators beginning to probe the crash site and emergency responders recovering victim remains. Hundreds of flights were delayed due to the accident at Florida's busiest airport. The NTSB is sending the recovered flight recorders to their facility for analysis, prioritizing reuniting families with their loved ones.