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Amazon cargo plane crashes after overshooting Miami airport runway; at least 5 killed
CBS News • • business
Key Points:
- An Amazon cargo plane operated by 21 Air overran a runway at Miami International Airport, striking several vehicles and killing at least five people while injuring five others, three of whom are in critical condition.
- The Boeing 767-300 plane caught fire upon crashing, prompting a major emergency response involving over 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units, specialized firefighting efforts, and search and rescue operations for trapped victims.
- Officials have not yet confirmed whether the fatalities were passengers aboard the plane or individuals on the ground, and a fuel leak at the crash site is being actively managed with no ongoing public safety threat reported.
- Miami International Airport experienced a roughly three-hour ground stop, causing significant flight delays of about six and a half hours on average, though two runways have since reopened.
- Amazon expressed condolences, confirmed cooperation with investigations by the FAA and NTSB, and emphasized its priority on the safety and well-being of those affected by the crash.
