Five Dead After Amazon Cargo Plane Overruns Miami Runway

New Delhi, September 07, 2026 A deadly accident at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon has claimed five lives and left five others injured after an Amazon cargo aircraft ran beyond the runway during landing, hit multiple vehicles and caught fire. The Boeing 767-300 was flying from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and landed in Miami at around 2 p.m. The crash triggered a major emergency response and has raised questions about why the aircraft was unable to stop after touching down. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Chief Raied “Ray” Jadallah said five people were injured in the crash. Three of them were critically injured and taken to a trauma center, while two others were transported to a local hospital. Several people trapped inside vehicles struck by the aircraft had to be rescued. More than 60 emergency units arrived at the scene after the aircraft caught fire, with heavy flames and thick smoke reported. “Guys, the plane’s on fire. Plane’s on fire. Put your game faces on,” a first responder said in dispatch audio obtained by Broadcastify. The pilots were removed from the aircraft and treated, though their conditions were not immediately known. The cause of the runway overrun has not yet been established. Flightradar24 data showed that the aircraft was travelling at nearly 130 miles per hour when it left the usable portion of the runway. A review of air traffic control audio by CNN indicated that the pilots did not declare an emergency before landing. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said it was working to confirm the identities of those who died and had created a dedicated family information phone line. The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the accident, with FAA investigators already at the scene and NTSB investigators on their way. “We’re heartbroken to learn that five people lost their lives in today’s incident at Miami International Airport,” Kelly Nantel, an Amazon spokesperson, said in a statement to CNN. “Our deepest sympathies go out to the families, loved ones, and all those affected by this devastating loss.” “The airplane, which was operated by 21 Air, was attempting to land when this incident occurred,” the statement continues. “We’re working closely with local authorities and officials to learn more and will cooperate fully with any investigation.” The aircraft was operated by 21 Air, an all-cargo carrier based in North Carolina that has a 24/7 operations centre in Miami and operates Boeing 767 aircraft for companies including Amazon and DHL. Cirium said the airline operates eight Boeing 767 planes for Amazon Air. “We are devastated by the accident involving one of our aircraft in Miami today. Our deepest condolences are with the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives,” Keith Winters, CEO of 21 Air, said in a statement released late Sunday. “We are cooperating fully with the National Transportation Safety Board, the Federal Aviation Administration, and local authorities. The circumstances of the accident are under investigation,” he added. With five people dead and several others injured, the focus now turns to the investigation into the aircraft’s landing and the factors that led to the runway overrun. Authorities will work to establish what happened in the moments before the crash and provide answers to the families affected by the tragedy.