3 hrs ago
Five Killed as Amazon Cargo Plane Overshoots Miami Runway
An Amazon cargo airplane crashed while landing at an airport in Miami.
The plane went beyond the end of a runway and hit several vehicles.
It then caught fire.
At least five people died, and five others were hurt.
Three injured people were in critical condition.
The airplane was a Boeing 767-300 flying from Puerto Rico.
Firefighters rescued people from vehicles and searched the plane for the pilot and co-pilot.
The airport closed its runways and taxiways, causing possible travel delays.
The FAA and NTSB are investigating what caused the crash.
Amazon Prime Air Flight 7598 overshot a runway while landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday.
The Boeing 767-300, operated by 21 Air for Amazon, had flown from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The aircraft struck multiple vehicles, caught fire, and killed at least five people.
Five others were injured, including three in critical condition and two treated at a local hospital.
All airport runways and taxiways closed, while the FAA and NTSB began investigations.
- Who
- Amazon Prime Air Flight 7598, operated by 21 Air for Amazon, was involved; at least five people died and five were injured.
- What
- A Boeing 767-300 overshot a runway while landing, struck multiple vehicles, and caught fire.
- Where
- Miami International Airport in Miami, Florida.
- When
- Sunday, shortly before 2 p.m. EDT, or 1800 GMT.
- Why
- The cause of the runway excursion and crash had not been determined; the FAA and NTSB are investigating.
Key facts
- Deaths
- At least five people
- Injuries
- Five people, including three in critical condition
- Flight
- Amazon Prime Air Flight 7598
- Aircraft
- Boeing 767-300
- Operator
- 21 Air, operating the aircraft for Amazon
- Route
- San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Miami International Airport
- Airport impact
- All runways and taxiways were closed, with significant delays and possible cancellations expected
Quotes
Ray Jadallah
Miami-Dade County fire chief
“We’re working closely with local authorities and officials to understand exactly what happened. Right now, our absolute priority is the safety, well-being, and care of everyone involved.”
theprint.in
“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.”
firstpost.com
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