Amazon cargo plane overshoots runway at Miami airport, triggers facility closure
A Boeing 767-300 operating for Amazon Prime Air overran the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon after arriving from Puerto Rico, forcing an airport-wide ground stop.
What happened
On Sunday, September 6, around 2 pm local time, 21 Air Flight 7598, a Boeing 767-300 cargo aircraft operating for Amazon Prime Air, landed at Miami International Airport after departing from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The plane overran the diagonal runway and came to rest disabled at the north-west end of the airport. The crash produced heavy plumes of smoke visible in videos. The FAA confirmed the incident and stated it will investigate. All runways and taxiways at Miami International Airport were closed and a ground stop issued, preventing all arriving and departing flights.
Context
The runway overshoot and resulting closure of a major South Florida aviation hub affects all air traffic through one of the busiest airports in the region. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned travelers to expect significant delays and potential cancellations. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the scene. The incident involves a commercial cargo operation that serves Amazon's logistics network.
What's disputed
Unconfirmed reports suggest there may be casualties, but no confirmed details about injuries or fatalities have been reported.