A routine landing at Miami International Airport turned into a deadly crash on Sunday after an Amazon Prime Air cargo plane overran the runway, struck several vehicles and caught fire. At least five people were killed and five others were injured, including three who were in critical condition, according to local officials.
Videos shared on social media showed the Boeing 767-300 cargo aircraft leaving the runway and crashing into vehicles on a road near the airport. Thick smoke and flames could be seen rising from the aircraft as emergency crews rushed to the scene.
The aircraft was operating as Prime Air Flight 7598 and was operated by cargo carrier 21 Air for Amazon. It had arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and overran Miami International Airport’s diagonal runway shortly before 2 pm local time.
Amazon Cargo Prime Air Plane Crashes
Five people killed and several others injured in the Amazon Prime Air 767 accident at Miami Airport, authorities have said.
“At least five people have lost their lives, and five others are injured,” Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said at a news conference on… pic.twitter.com/0whiiT8OKP
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According to authorities, the plane ran beyond the end of the runway during its landing and struck multiple vehicles on the ground. The aircraft then caught fire. Footage from the scene showed the cargo plane surrounded by smoke and flames. Firefighters and rescue teams quickly moved in to control the fire and search for people who may have been trapped.
The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue department sent more than 60 units to the crash site, with around 200 emergency personnel involved in the response. Crews used specialised airport firefighting equipment and foam to tackle the flames. The crash also caused a fuel leak, which complicated the emergency response.
Five People Killed, Five Injured
It looks like that Amazon cargo plane came in fast, long, and unstable.
I’m guessing the ground workers knew something wasn’t right since they were recording its landing. pic.twitter.com/eCedwoaHno
— Vince Langman (@LangmanVince) September 6, 2026
Miami-Dade County Fire Chief Ray Jadallah said the aircraft struck vehicles on the ground, leaving people trapped inside them.
“The airplane did strike a couple of vehicles,” Jadallah told reporters. He said the crash left “a couple of victims that were actually trapped in the vehicles.”
Five people were killed in the accident. Five others were injured. Three of those injured were taken to trauma centres in critical condition, while two others were taken to hospitals for treatment. The pilot and co-pilot were also trapped inside the aircraft after the crash. Rescue teams worked to reach them as part of the search-and-rescue operation. Authorities had not immediately confirmed whether the people killed were aboard the aircraft or in the vehicles that were struck.
Miami Airport Operations Disrupted
The crash brought operations at one of the busiest airports in the United States to a temporary halt. Miami International Airport closed its runways and taxiways while emergency crews worked at the scene. The disruption resulted in significant flight delays and cancellations. The airport later began restoring operations, with two of its four runways reopened by Sunday evening.
Travellers were advised to check directly with their airlines before heading to the airport as the situation developed. The crash happened around 2 pm local time. The aircraft had been travelling from San Juan to Miami when the accident occurred.
FAA And NTSB Launch Investigation
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are examining what happened during the landing.
“The actual cause of the incident will be determined by the FAA and the NTSB,” Jadallah said.
The NTSB has sent a team to Miami to investigate the runway excursion. The investigation is expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the landing and why the aircraft was unable to stop within the usable runway area. Early reports have raised questions about factors including how far down the runway the aircraft landed and the weather conditions at the time. However, investigators have not yet determined the cause.
Amazon Says It Is Working With Authorities
Amazon confirmed that the aircraft was part of its Amazon Air operation and was operated by 21 Air. Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel said the company was working with local authorities to understand what happened.
“This is a fast-moving situation, and we’re still gathering details. We’re working closely with local authorities and officials to understand exactly what happened,” Nantel said.
Amazon also said that its priority was supporting those affected by the crash. The company is cooperating with the ongoing investigation. 21 Air also expressed its condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and said it would support the investigation.
Another Fatal Amazon-Related Cargo Plane Crash
The Miami crash is also likely to bring attention to another fatal accident involving an aircraft operating for Amazon. In February 2019, Atlas Air Flight 3591, a Boeing 767-300 freighter flying for Amazon, crashed into Trinity Bay near Houston. All three people aboard the aircraft were killed. The latest accident, however, involved a different aircraft operated by 21 Air.
Investigation Will Determine What Went Wrong
The Miami crash has left five people dead and several others injured, while raising fresh questions about what happened during the final moments of the aircraft’s landing. For now, investigators are focused on establishing the exact sequence of events. The videos from the scene show the scale of the crash, but they do not by themselves establish why the plane overran the runway.
The FAA and NTSB investigation will determine what caused the accident and whether any factors contributed to the aircraft leaving the runway.
Conclusion
The Amazon cargo plane crash at Miami International Airport has resulted in five deaths and five injuries after Prime Air Flight 7598 overran the runway, struck vehicles and caught fire. Videos from the scene captured the aircraft surrounded by flames and heavy smoke as emergency crews responded. The airport also faced major operational disruption following the crash.
With the FAA and NTSB now investigating, the exact cause remains unknown. For now, authorities continue to focus on the victims, the injured and determining what went wrong during the landing.
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