Flight recorders recovered from ‘devastating’ Amazon cargo plane crash
Investigators have recovered the flight recorders from the Amazon cargo plane that crashed at Miami International Airport, but the priority remains the recovery of victims, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has said.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has recovered the flight recorders from the Amazon cargo plane that crashed at Miami International Airport, killing five people and seriously injuring five others. The Boeing 767-300, operated by 21 Air, overshot the runway shortly before 14:00 local time on Sunday, hitting two vehicles and a perimeter fence before coming to rest about 1,300ft beyond the runway.
NTSB chairwoman Jennifer Homendy described the crash scene as "devastating" and emphasized that recovering victims' bodies is currently the priority, with the investigation and evidence collection waiting. The flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder have been sent to NTSB headquarters for evaluation, where investigators will examine the flight history, crew experience, radar data, aircraft performance, and weather conditions at the time of landing.
The NTSB will also assess whether an engineered materials arresting system (EMAS) should have been installed on the runway.
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