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Amazon suspends use of 21 Air, cargo carrier involved in fatal Miami crash
nbcnews.com • • general
Key Points:
- Amazon has suspended its use of cargo carrier 21 Air following a fatal crash of an Amazon-branded aircraft operated by 21 Air in Miami, which killed five people on the ground.
- The decision came after Amazon reviewed circumstances surrounding the crash and is supporting the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation, while shifting shipments to other carriers.
- The 21 Air Boeing 767-300 overran the runway at Miami International Airport on Sept. 6, striking two vehicles and killing five workers on the ground; the aircraft was arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- NTSB data revealed cockpit voice recordings indicating concerns about the aircraft’s speed during landing and a late go-around attempt, with speed brakes and thrust reversers reportedly not deployed, though reasons remain unclear.
- 21 Air expressed confidence in its safety protocols and is cooperating with the investigation, while Amazon continues to support those affected and the ongoing probe.
