An Amazon Air cargo plane operated by 21 Air crashed while landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday, September 6, after overrunning the runway and striking several vehicles on the ground. The Boeing 767-300 freighter caught fire following the impact, leaving at least five people dead and five others injured, according to local authorities.The aircraft was operating as Amazon Prime Air Flight 7598 and had arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The crash triggered a major emergency response at Miami International Airport, with more than 60 fire-rescue units and around 200 emergency personnel deployed to the scene.Key HighlightsAmazon Prime Air Flight 7598 crashed while landing at Miami International Airport.The Boeing 767-300 was operated by cargo carrier 21 Air for Amazon.The aircraft overran a runway and struck several vehicles.The plane caught fire following the crash.At least five people were killed.Five others were injured, including three reported to be in critical condition.The pilots were trapped inside the aircraft during the initial rescue operation.The FAA and NTSB have launched investigations into the crash.The airport temporarily halted flight operations following the incident.Amazon Cargo Plane Crashes at Miami AirportThe incident occurred shortly before 2 p.m. local time as the Boeing 767 was attempting to land at Miami International Airport. The aircraft went beyond the end of the diagonal runway and continued into an area where it struck multiple vehicles.Emergency responders found the aircraft with heavy smoke and flames. Firefighters used specialised airport equipment and foam to battle the blaze while rescue teams searched the aircraft and surrounding vehicles for survivors.Authorities also reported an active fuel leak at the crash site, although officials said there was no continuing threat to the wider public.Five People Killed, Five InjuredThe crash resulted in at least five fatalities. Authorities had not immediately released the identities of those who died.Five other people were injured. Three were transported to a trauma centre in critical condition, while two others were taken to hospitals after being assessed at the scene.Several people were trapped inside vehicles struck by the aircraft, requiring technical rescue teams to remove them.The pilots were also initially trapped inside the cockpit as emergency crews worked to reach them. Reports at the time did not provide a confirmed final condition for both crew members.Boeing 767 Was Operated by 21 AirThe aircraft was an Amazon Air Boeing 767-300 freighter operated by 21 Air, a North Carolina-based cargo airline.The plane had departed from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, before heading to Miami. According to flight-tracking information cited by reports, the aircraft was around 32 years old and had originally operated as a passenger aircraft before being converted into a freighter in 2015.The exact reason why the aircraft overran the runway has not yet been established.Miami Airport Operations DisruptedThe crash temporarily caused a major disruption at Miami International Airport.The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop after the incident, while runways and taxiways were temporarily closed as emergency crews responded to the crash.Two of the airport's four runways had reopened by Sunday evening, but passengers were warned to expect significant delays and possible cancellations.The incident also affected traffic and movement around the airport as authorities secured the crash site and emergency teams continued their work.WATCH THE VIDEO HERE - CLICK CREDIT(GLOBAL UPDATE )FAA and NTSB Begin InvestigationThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the crash.The NTSB has sent a team to Miami to examine the aircraft, runway conditions, flight data and other evidence that could help determine what caused the accident.Investigators are expected to examine the aircraft's mechanical condition, flight data, weather conditions, runway circumstances and crew actions as part of the investigation.The cause of the crash has not yet been determined.Amazon Responds to the CrashAmazon confirmed that an Amazon Air aircraft operated by 21 Air was involved in an incident while attempting to land.The company said its priority was the safety and care of everyone affected and that it would cooperate fully with authorities investigating the crash.21 Air also expressed condolences to the families of those who died and said it would support the investigation.Previous Amazon-Linked Boeing 767 CrashThe Miami crash also brings attention to a previous fatal accident involving an Amazon-operated Boeing 767.In February 2019, Atlas Air Flight 3591, which was flying for Amazon, crashed into Trinity Bay near Houston, Texas. All three people aboard that aircraft died.However, investigators have not indicated any connection between that incident and the latest Miami crash.TimelineSeptember 6, 2026, shortly before 2 p.m.: Amazon Prime Air Flight 7598 attempted to land at Miami International Airport.Around 2 p.m.: The Boeing 767-300 overran the runway and struck several vehicles on the ground.After the crash: The aircraft caught fire and emergency crews rushed to the scene.Afternoon: Five deaths and five injuries were reported by local authorities.Later Sunday: The FAA and NTSB began investigations, while airport operations gradually resumed on some runways.Latest UpdateThe Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami remains under investigation. Authorities have confirmed at least five deaths and five injuries, while investigators work to determine why the Boeing 767 overran the runway.The airport has resumed operations on some runways, but passengers were warned about continuing delays and possible cancellations. Emergency crews also continued dealing with the crash site and fuel leak.
