A Boeing 767-300 operated by 21 Air crashed into vehicles after landing at Miami International Airport, causing multiple injuries.
An Amazon Air cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport on Sunday after overrunning a runway during landing. The Boeing 767-300 from 21 Air struck vehicles and caught fire, leaving multiple people injured. The aircraft came to rest on the opposite side of a road, and thick smoke rose from the stopped plane.
The aircraft operated as 21 Air Flight 7598 and departed from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the overrun. The crash halted flights at Miami International Airport, and more than 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded. Amazon said it is working with local authorities to support everyone involved.
A grounded airport is a supply chain event because freight cannot fly in or out until the runway reopens. The Miami incident halts all departures and arrivals, and that freeze affects every carrier using the airport. Amazon Air will be the public face of this disruption, but the operational burden falls on all cargo operators and their customers waiting for parts and equipment.
The FAA and Amazon will provide follow-up statements on the incident. The extent of the damage and the seriousness of the injuries remain unclear, and rescue teams continue to work at the scene. Miami airport operations will return to normal only after crews clear the runway and investigators finish their initial work. Operators should watch for the FAA’s report on the overrun.
What matters
- An Amazon Air Boeing 767-300 overran the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday and hit vehicles.
- The grounding halted flights at Miami and delayed cargo flow for Amazon Air customers.
- Watch for FAA statements and Amazon updates on the injured and the official crash cause.
Why it matters
Watch for FAA statements and Amazon updates on the injured and the official crash cause.
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