Amazon says it has stopped working with 21 Air, the carrier involved in the Prime cargo crash

Amazon has ceased operations with 21 Air, the carrier involved in a recent cargo plane crash at Miami International Airport. The incident, which occurred on a recent weekend, resulted in the deaths of five people on the ground and five others aboard the aircraft. The Boeing 767, operated by 21 Air and bearing the Amazon Prime Air logo, overshot the runway, striking two vehicles including a cleaning service van.

Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealed that one pilot had warned about the plane approaching the runway too quickly. Despite this warning, the plane touched down, and 15 seconds later, a pilot called for a go-around to abort the landing. The NTSB's lead investigator, Chihoon Shin, stated that the plane's speed brakes and thrust reversers were not deployed, which are typically used to slow the aircraft down.

Amazon's decision to halt its collaboration with 21 Air followed the release of the black box data from the incident, which showed conflicting verbal responses from the pilots and an inconsistent response to the go-around call. CEO Keith Winters of 21 Air expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, promising support for those affected and cooperation with authorities to provide accurate information as it becomes available. The final report from the ongoing investigation is expected within one to two years.