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Five killed in Miami plane crash landing were in two vehicles, investigators say
BBC • • nation
Key Points:
- An Amazon cargo plane operated by 21 Air crashed while landing at Miami International Airport, killing five people and injuring five others who were in two vehicles on the ground.
- The Boeing 767-300 overshot the runway, hitting a cleaning van with seven people before breaking through a perimeter fence and colliding with a Toyota SUV.
- The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the crash, recovering flight recorders, and examining factors such as flight systems, crew experience, weather, and runway safety features like the engineered materials arresting system (EMAS).
- The investigation is ongoing, with priority given to recovering victims and collecting evidence; the NTSB has called for public assistance with photos or videos and plans to issue safety recommendations to prevent future incidents.
- The crash caused disruption at Miami International Airport, leading to the closure of two runways and flight cancellations affecting arrivals and crews.
