Amazon Cargo Jet Crash: What Went Wrong in Miami
Amazon freighter crash details are getting clearer: the NTSB says the jet touched down about 1,000 feet long and may have gone to full thrust before leaving the runway in Miami. FreightWaves’ Eric Kulisch breaks down what investigators know so far about the Amazon-contracted 767, the missing braking/safety systems, runway impacts at MIA, and why […] The post Amazon Cargo Jet Crash: What Went…
A Boeing 767 freighter operated by 21 Air for Amazon crashed at Miami International Airport on Sunday, killing five people. The jet touched down about 1,000 feet beyond the intended runway, traveling at 150-160 mph. Investigators say the crew attempted a go-around with full thrust but didn't activate safety systems like thrust reversers or speed brakes.
The cargo was primarily contact lenses from Puerto Rico, indicating Amazon Air's expanding role as a logistics carrier. Two of Miami's four runways were closed, with one reopening but a full restoration still expected to take days. The crash has renewed focus on engineered material arresting systems (EMAS) at runway ends to slow runaway aircraft.
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