Miami International Airport Plane Crash: 5 Dead and 5 Injured as Investigation Begins
A Miami International Airport plane crash involving an Amazon cargo plane killed five people and injured five others. FAA and NTSB are investigating.
Miami International Airport Plane Crash: 5 Dead and 5 Injured
A devastating Miami International Airport plane crash left at least five people dead and five others injured on Sunday after an Amazon cargo aircraft overran a runway and struck several vehicles, officials said. The incident triggered a major emergency response and temporarily brought flight operations at the airport to a halt.
The Prime Air cargo plane was operated by North Carolina-based 21 Air. According to officials, the Boeing 767 overran a runway at Miami International Airport after landing and eventually came to rest in a nearby field. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue sent more than 60 emergency units to the scene as firefighters worked to control the flames and rescue people trapped in vehicles.
Five Killed and Several Injured
Emergency crews found the aircraft on fire and producing heavy smoke when they arrived. Firefighters used specialized airport equipment and foam to battle the blaze while rescue teams searched the crash site for victims.
Five people were killed in the incident, while another five suffered injuries. Three injured victims were reportedly transported to a local trauma center in critical condition, while two others were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Officials have not yet released the identities of those who died or were injured. Authorities also said it was too early to determine whether the fatalities were passengers or people on the ground.
Amazon and 21 Air Respond to the Crash
21 Air CEO Keith Winters said the company was devastated by the accident and expressed condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives. The company also confirmed that it is cooperating with federal and local authorities investigating the incident.
Amazon also confirmed that one of its cargo aircraft was involved. The company said its immediate priority is supporting everyone affected by the tragedy and working with authorities to determine exactly what happened.
FAA and NTSB Investigate Miami Plane Crash
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that the aircraft involved was a Boeing 767-300 that had departed from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The aircraft was reportedly 32 years old and had previously operated as a passenger aircraft before being converted for cargo operations in 2015.
Both the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have launched investigations into the Miami International Airport plane crash. Investigators are expected to examine the aircraft, runway conditions, flight data and other factors that could help explain why the plane overran the runway.
Airport Ground Stop and Flight Delays
Following the crash, the FAA issued a ground stop at Miami International Airport at around 2:30 p.m. ET. The ground stop lasted approximately three hours as emergency crews responded to the accident.
Two runways were later reopened, allowing airport operations to gradually resume. However, travelers continued to face significant delays and possible cancellations throughout Sunday evening.
Officials urged passengers traveling through Miami International Airport to check their flight status and prepare for potential disruptions.
The investigation into the crash remains ongoing, and authorities are expected to provide additional information as more details become available.
