In brief
A Boeing 767 cargo plane overran the runway at Miami International Airport while attempting to land, causing a fire and a crash that killed five people and seriously injured five more. 21 Air, the charter operator, said it is cooperating with authorities as the FAA grounded all flights and the NTSB announced an investigation. Emergency crews arrived within minutes, extinguished the blaze, and dealt with a fuel leak, while Miami‑Dade officials confirmed that the injured are in critical condition. Amazon expressed profound sympathy for the victims and pledged full cooperation with the investigation. The incident occurred during Labor Day weekend, one of the busiest travel periods in the United States.
Five people lost their lives when a Boeing 767 cargo aircraft operated by 21 Air overran the runway at Miami International Airport. The flight was coming from Puerto Rico and struck vehicles on the tarmac.
Emergency crews arrived within minutes, extinguishing flames while the aircraft continued to leak fuel. The crash rooted the plane at the northwest end of the runway.
Miami‑Dade officials reported five injured in critical condition and all victims were transported to hospitals. The mayor emphasised focus on families and the ongoing response.
Amazon said it is collaborating with authorities and expressed deep sympathy. The company added it will fully cooperate with the investigation.
The FAA has grounded all flights while the National Transportation Safety Board is analysing the accident. The incident occurred over Labor Day weekend, a busy travel period for the region.
Wind gusts and light thunderstorms were present at the time of the incident. The aircraft was travelling about 112 knots as it left the usable runway.
