What to Know About the Miami Plane Crash That Killed 5 People
The Amazon cargo plane struck several vehicles amid its failed landing.
On September 6, 2026, an Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport, resulting in at least five fatalities and five injuries. The Boeing 767-300 freighter, operated by Amazon Air, overshot the runway during landing, causing the aircraft to crash into several vehicles. The crash site was located beyond the airport's operational boundary, with heavy flames and smoke visible.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the scene, with over 60 units and around 200 personnel arriving at the airport to find an airplane disabled at the northwest end. The crash location prompted the closure of the airport's runways and taxiways, with some areas later reopening. Authorities are investigating the incident, with the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration leading the inquiry.
The incident has impacted Miami International Airport, a crucial hub for international freight and passengers, causing significant delays and potential flight cancellations. Amazon Air, the cargo division of Amazon, contracts out its cargo flights, and this is not the first plane crash involving Amazon Air. In 2019, a cargo plane operated by Atlas Air crashed in Texas, resulting in the death of all three people on board, with the investigation later attributing the crash to pilot error.
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