Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Amazon Pauses 21 Air Operations After Fatal Miami Crash
A cargo plane carrying Amazon packages crashed while landing in Miami.
The plane went past the end of the runway and hit vehicles on the ground.
Five people died, and reports said five others were hurt.
The plane’s right engine caught fire, bringing a large emergency response.
Both pilots survived the crash.
One pilot had warned that the plane was moving too fast.
Investigators said the pilots thought about stopping the landing only after the plane had touched down.
Amazon has paused its work with the airline that operated the plane.
Investigators are still studying what went wrong and whether the airline’s procedures were followed.
Amazon paused operations with 21 Air nearly a week after its cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport.
The Boeing 767-300, operating as Amazon Air Flight 7598, overran the runway by about 1,300 feet and struck vehicles.
Five people in a vehicle carrying aircraft-cleaning workers were killed, while five others were reportedly injured.
Investigators said one pilot warned the aircraft was traveling too fast and that the pilots considered aborting the landing after touchdown.
The NTSB and FAA are examining the pilots’ actions, 21 Air’s procedures, aircraft history, weather, maintenance, and its Amazon relationship.
- Who
- Amazon, 21 Air, the flight’s two pilots, and people on the ground, including five people who died.
- What
- A 21 Air Boeing 767-300 operating for Amazon Air overran a runway, struck vehicles, and prompted Amazon to pause 21 Air operations.
- When
- The crash occurred on September 6 at about 2 p.m. local time; Amazon announced the pause nearly a week later.
- Where
- Miami International Airport in Miami, Florida; the flight had arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- Why
- Amazon said it paused operations after supporting the investigation and reviewing the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Amazon and Investigators
21 Air
Operational response
Amazon and Investigators
Amazon paused operations with 21 Air after reviewing the crash and said safety was its top priority.
21 Air
21 Air said it was cooperating with the investigation, supporting affected families, and remained confident 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 procedures, aircraft condition, and the carrier’s relationship with Amazon.
21 Air
21 Air did not identify a cause and emphasized that the investigation was continuing.
Landing decisions
Amazon and Investigators
Investigators said one pilot warned the aircraft was traveling too fast and that the pilots considered aborting the landing after touchdown.
21 Air
21 Air’s public statement did not offer a separate account of the preliminary cockpit findings.
- Aircraft
- Boeing 767-300 freighter, operating as Amazon Air Flight 7598
- Operator
- 21 Air
- Crash distance
- The plane traveled about 1,300 feet beyond the runway before stopping
- Casualties
- Five people were killed and five others were reportedly injured
- Investigation
- The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are investigating
- Aircraft age
- The Boeing was about 32 years old and had previously operated as a passenger aircraft
- Conversion date
- Reports differed on whether the aircraft was converted to cargo service in 2015 or 2016
- Amazon relationship
- 21 Air began operating Boeing 767-300 freighters for Amazon in 2024
Sources
Amazon pauses 21 Air operations after cargo plane crash in Miami airport that killed five
Amazon pauses operations with 21 Air, carrier behind Miami cargo plane crash that killed five
Amazon Suspends Use Of Cargo Carrier Whose Plane Killed 5 On Miami Runway
