An Amazon Air cargo plane crash killed five people after a Boeing 767 operated by 21 Air overran a runway while landing at Miami International Airport.
The Federal Aviation Administration said 21 Air Flight 7598 had departed from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, before the accident at approximately 2 p.m. local time on September 6. The agency said in its preliminary incident statement that it would investigate.
Miami-Dade authorities reported that the aircraft struck vehicles after leaving the runway and was engulfed in flames. Five people were killed, three were critically injured and two others were hospitalized with less severe injuries, according to the initial official account.
Amazon Air Cargo Plane Crash Investigation Is Underway
Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN) confirmed that the aircraft was operating for Amazon Air and said it was cooperating with authorities. In an official company update, Amazon said its priority was supporting the people affected by the accident.
The FAA’s information remains preliminary, and no cause has been established. Investigators will examine the aircraft, flight data, crew actions, weather, runway conditions and other evidence before reaching conclusions.
The accident also disrupted operations at a major U.S. cargo gateway. Any longer-term operational or financial impact on Amazon’s logistics network will depend on the investigation, airport recovery and whether authorities identify broader safety issues.
