Amazon Cargo Plane Crashes After Overshooting Runway in Miami
An Amazon cargo plane operated by 21 Air crashed after overshooting the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon, killing at least five people and injuring five others. The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are…
South Bend Elkhart, IN, September 6, 2026 —
An Amazon cargo plane experienced a fatal crash on Sunday afternoon at Miami International Airport. The aircraft, operated by 21 Air, reportedly overshot the runway, leading to the incident.
The crash resulted in significant casualties, with at least five individuals confirmed deceased and another five sustaining injuries. The exact conditions leading to the plane overshooting the runway have not yet been determined.
In the aftermath of the crash, both the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have launched investigations into the incident. The focus of these investigations will be to determine the cause of the accident and to review operational procedures.
Details regarding the specific type of aircraft, its flight path prior to the incident, and the identities of the passengers and crew were not immediately available. The contractor for Amazon, 21 Air, has not yet released a statement regarding the crash. The NTSB and FAA are expected to provide updates as their investigations progress.
Story summarized from the original created by Chad de Guzman on time.com, see more information here.
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