Updated September 7, 2026, with the confirmed death toll, injury figures, flight disruption details and investigation status.
LATEST UPDATE: Five people were killed and five others hospitalized after an Amazon Air cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport and struck multiple vehicles. Three of the injured were reported in critical condition. Airport operations have resumed, but passengers may continue to face delays and cancellations.
MIAMI — At least five people were killed and five others injured after an Amazon Air cargo plane overran a runway while landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday, September 6.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava confirmed the updated casualty figures during a news conference. Three of the five hospitalized patients were in critical condition.
The names of the victims have not been released. Authorities have also not provided a complete breakdown showing whether each person killed or injured was aboard the aircraft or inside the vehicles it struck.
What we know:
- Five people were killed.
- Five people were hospitalized, including three in critical condition.
- The aircraft was 21 Air Flight 7598, operating for Amazon Air.
- The Boeing 767-300 arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- The plane overran the runway at approximately 2 p.m. local time.
- It struck multiple vehicles before catching fire.
- The FAA and NTSB are investigating the crash.
Amazon cargo plane struck vehicles after leaving runway
The Federal Aviation Administration identified the aircraft as 21 Air Flight 7598, a Boeing 767-300 cargo plane that departed from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The aircraft overran Runway 30 after landing at Miami International Airport at around 2 p.m. local time, according to the FAA statement reported by WSVN.
The plane continued beyond the runway, crossed into a nearby roadway area and collided with several vehicles. Images from the scene showed the aircraft resting on its belly, with extensive damage to its right wing and burn marks across parts of the fuselage.
Thick black smoke could be seen rising near the airport as flames spread around the aircraft. Firefighters used foam to control the blaze while rescue teams worked to reach people trapped inside the plane and affected vehicles.
The pilot and copilot were initially trapped in the cockpit. Other people required what officials described as a complex technical rescue from vehicles struck during the accident.
More than 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units and approximately 200 emergency personnel responded. The first responders reportedly reached the crash site within about 30 seconds.
Crews also had to contain a continuing fuel leak from the damaged aircraft, adding to the difficulty and danger of the emergency operation.
Amazon said it was heartbroken by the loss of life and expressed sympathy for the victims’ families. The company confirmed that the aircraft was operated by 21 Air and said it would cooperate fully with authorities.
The Boeing 767 was operating as part of Amazon’s cargo network. Although it carried Amazon branding, the aircraft and flight operation were handled by the specialist cargo carrier 21 Air.
NTSB investigation begins as airport operations resume
The National Transportation Safety Board dispatched an investigative team led by NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy. The FAA is also investigating.
Investigators are expected to examine flight-data and cockpit-voice recorders, the aircraft’s braking and landing systems, runway conditions, maintenance records, crew actions and weather conditions at the time of landing.
Thunderstorms and gusty winds were reported in the Miami area around the time of the accident. However, authorities have not determined whether weather contributed to the runway overrun, and no official cause has been announced.
The crash initially forced a complete ground stop at Miami International Airport. By approximately 6 p.m. Sunday, two of the airport’s four runways had reopened, and airport operations subsequently resumed.
More than 160 flights were canceled and nearly 325 were delayed during the disruption, according to an Associated Press report. Some incoming flights were diverted to other Florida airports.
Passengers traveling through Miami should check directly with their airline and review the FAA’s current Miami airport status before leaving for the terminal.
The disruption follows growing attention on airport access and safety. Separately, travelers can read about the TSA program allowing non-ticketed visitors inside selected US airports.
Airports and airlines have also faced increasing operational risks beyond aviation accidents, including the previously reported cyberattack affecting millions of UK airport customers.
The investigation remains in its early stages. Officials have not announced a preliminary cause or released the identities of those killed and injured. This article will be updated when authorities provide additional verified information.
Sources: Federal Aviation Administration, National Transportation Safety Board, Miami-Dade officials, Associated Press, ABC News and WSVN 7News.
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