An Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 cargo aircraft has overshot the runway while landing at Miami International Airport in the United States, crossing a road and crashing into several vehicles.
The incident happened on Sunday, September 6, 2026, shortly after 2 p.m. local time as Prime Air Flight 7598 was arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico.Read original
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Boeing 767-300, operated by cargo carrier 21 Air for Amazon, ran beyond the end of the runway after landing.
The aircraft reportedly crossed a perimeter road before striking multiple vehicles and coming to a stop at the northwest end of the airport. The plane subsequently caught fire, sending thick black smoke into the sky.
Five People Confirmed Dead
Authorities later confirmed that at least five people died in the crash, while five others were injured. Three of the injured were reportedly in critical condition.
Emergency responders rushed to the scene as firefighters battled the blaze and rescue teams worked to assist people trapped in the aircraft and vehicles.
More than 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units and about 200 emergency personnel were involved in the response, according to reports.
The identities of those killed had not immediately been released.
Airport Operations Disrupted
The crash caused major disruption at Miami International Airport, with all runways and taxiways initially closed and a ground stop imposed.
More than 160 flights were reportedly cancelled while hundreds of others were delayed as emergency crews dealt with the crash and authorities secured the area.
🚨 BREAKING: Amazon Cargo Plane Overshoots Miami Runway**
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A Boeing 767 cargo plane operated for Amazon Prime Air reportedly overshot the runway while landing at Miami International Airport, crossed a road and crashed into vehicles. pic.twitter.com/AYmynClWSb
Airport operations later began returning to normal, although significant disruption remained.
Investigation Underway
The cause of the crash has not yet been determined.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading the investigation, while the FAA is also investigating the incident.
Weather conditions, including thunderstorms and strong winds, were reported in the Miami area around the time of the accident, but authorities have not said that weather caused the crash.
Amazon said it was devastated by the incident and would cooperate fully with investigators.
The accident is now expected to undergo a detailed investigation to determine what happened during the Boeing 767's final approach and landing.
The crash is also drawing attention because it involves another Boeing 767 operating for Amazon's air cargo network, following the fatal 2019 crash of an Amazon-operated Boeing 767 in Texas.