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Amazon Pauses 21 Air Operations After Fatal Miami Crash
A cargo airplane flying for Amazon went off a runway in Miami.
It hit several vehicles, and at least five people died.
The plane traveled about 1,300 feet past the runway and its right engine caught fire.
More than 60 emergency-response units helped fight the flames.
The airplane was operated by a company called 21 Air.
Amazon paused its work with 21 Air while investigators study the crash.
One pilot warned that the plane was coming in too fast.
Investigators said the pilots considered trying to stop the landing after the plane touched down.
The plane was more than 32 years old and had previously been used as a passenger aircraft.
Amazon paused operations with 21 Air nearly a week after its cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport, killing at least five people.
The Boeing 767-300, operating as Prime Air Flight 7598, overshot the runway on September 6 and struck multiple vehicles.
The aircraft traveled about 1,300 feet beyond the runway before stopping, while its right engine caught fire and emergency crews responded.
Investigators said one pilot warned the plane was traveling too fast, while the pilots considered aborting the landing after touchdown.
The FAA and NTSB are examining the pilots’ actions, 21 Air’s safety procedures, and its business arrangement with Amazon.
- Who
- Amazon, 21 Air, the two pilots, and the passengers or people in vehicles affected by the crash; at least five people died.
- What
- A Boeing 767-300 operated by 21 Air for Amazon Air overshot a runway, struck vehicles, caught fire, and led Amazon to pause operations with 21 Air.
- Where
- Miami International Airport in Miami, Florida, after the aircraft arrived from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- When
- September 6 at about 2 p.m. local time; Amazon announced the pause nearly a week later on Sunday.
- Why
- Amazon said it paused the partnership after reviewing the incident and surrounding circumstances while the investigation continues.
Amazon and Investigators
21 Air
Operational response
Amazon and Investigators
Amazon paused operations with 21 Air, citing safety priorities and its review of the crash and surrounding circumstances.
21 Air
21 Air said it was supporting the investigation and affected families and expressed confidence in its safety policies, procedures, and training.
Cause and accountability
Amazon and Investigators
The NTSB and FAA are examining the pilots’ actions, 21 Air’s safety procedures, and the carrier’s business arrangement with Amazon.
21 Air
21 Air did not identify a cause, emphasizing that the investigation was continuing.
Landing decisions
Amazon and Investigators
Investigators said flight-data evidence showed the pilots considered aborting the landing, while one pilot warned they were traveling too fast before touchdown.
21 Air
The available reports do not provide a separate 21 Air account disputing those preliminary findings.
Key facts
- Aircraft
- Boeing 767-300 freighter operating as Prime Air Flight 7598
- Operator
- 21 Air, flying for Amazon Air
- Crash date
- September 6, at approximately 2 p.m. local time
- Location
- Miami International Airport
- Fatalities
- At least five people
- Runway overrun
- The aircraft traveled about 1,300 feet beyond the runway
- Emergency response
- More than 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded
- Aircraft age
- More than 32 years old; it was first flown in June 1994
Quotes
Kelly Nantel
Amazon spokesperson
“After the tragic incident last weekend, we've spent time supporting the investigation and reviewing some of the surrounding circumstances, and we’ve decided to pause our operations with 21 Air, the operator of Flight 7598.”
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“Safety has always been our top priority, whether in our own operations or when we’re working with partners.”
livemint.com
21 Air
The cargo carrier operating the aircraft for Amazon Air
“We remain focused on supporting the families and loved ones who were impacted by this accident, as well as working closely with the NTSB and all our partners, like Amazon, as the investigation continues. We are confident in our safety policies, procedures and training.”
telegraphindia.com
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