{
  "id": 6024648,
  "title": "Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport after it overshoots runway",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/amazon-cargo-plane-crashes-at-miami-airport-after-it-overshoots-runway",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T19:41:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Guardian US",
    "slug": "the-guardian-us",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/06/amazon-cargo-plane-crashes-miami-airport"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon after it overshot the runway during a landing from Puerto Rico. Videos posted online depict heavy plumes of smoke billowing from the aircraft, which displayed the Amazon arrow logo on its tail. Preliminary reports indicate possible injuries or fatalities, though official confirmation is pending. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the incident, stating that the Boeing 767-300 cargo plane, operated for Amazon Prime Air, departed from San Juan's Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport and overran the runway upon landing at Miami International Airport around 2 pm local time on September 6. The plane came to a stop at the north-west end of the airport, causing the FAA to initiate a ground stop that has halted all flights in and out of the busy South Florida hub. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue has responded to the scene, and a ground stop remains in effect. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that the area could experience significant delays and potential cancellations for travelers. Authorities from Amazon and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have been contacted for further comment on the tragic event.",
  "summary": "FAA confirms crash as videos show heavy plumes of smoke surrounding aircraft that flew in from Puerto Rico An Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami international airport in Florida on Sunday afternoon when a flight from Puerto Rico landed and overshot the runway, sending flames and dark smoke into the sky. Videos posted online show heavy plumes of smoke surrounding an aircraft bearing the Amazon…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Miami airport plane crash update: Ground stop declared as videos show heavy smoke rising from runway",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/miami-airport-plane-crash-update-ground-stop-declared-as-videos-show",
        "published": "2026-09-06T18:32:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Amazon cargo overruns runway at Miami International, hits vehicles, officials say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/amazon-cargo-overruns-runway-at-miami-international-hits-vehicles",
        "published": "2026-09-06T19:05:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Amazon cargo plane overshoots Miami airport runway, disrupting flights",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/amazon-cargo-plane-overshoots-miami-airport-runway-disrupting-flights",
        "published": "2026-09-06T19:32:01.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Sky News",
        "title": "Amazon cargo plane overshoots runway at Miami airport - striking multiple vehicles",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/amazon-cargo-plane-overshoots-runway-at-miami-airport-striking",
        "published": "2026-09-06T19:37:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBC News",
        "title": "Amazon cargo plane strikes multiple vehicles after overrunning Miami runway",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/amazon-cargo-plane-strikes-multiple-vehicles-after-overrunning-miami",
        "published": "2026-09-06T19:46:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Amazon-contracted plane crashes at Miami airport after overrunning runway",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/amazon-contracted-plane-crashes-at-miami-airport-after-overrunning",
        "published": "2026-09-06T19:47:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Amazon-owned Boeing 767 cargo plane crashes after overshooting runway in Miami",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/amazon-owned-boeing-767-cargo-plane-crashes-after-overshooting-runway",
        "published": "2026-09-06T19:58:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Amazon cargo plane overshoots Miami runway, crashes into vehicles and catches fire",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/amazon-cargo-plane-overshoots-miami-runway-crashes-into-vehicles-and",
        "published": "2026-09-06T20:03:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Colombia One",
        "title": "Cargo Plane Runs Off Runway at Miami International Airport and Disrupts Operations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/cargo-plane-runs-off-runway-at-miami-international-airport-and",
        "published": "2026-09-06T20:04:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Amazon cargo plane overshoots Miami runway, hits vehicles, catches fire",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/amazon-cargo-plane-overshoots-miami-runway-hits-vehicles-catches-fire",
        "published": "2026-09-06T20:28:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Amazon cargo plane crashes, bursts into flames at Miami airport after overshooting runway",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/amazon-cargo-plane-crashes-bursts-into-flames-at-miami-airport-after",
        "published": "2026-09-06T20:28:02.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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