A Boeing 767-300, operated by Amazon under the Prime Air brand, overran the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, killing five people and injuring five others. The crash occurred shortly before 2 p.M. Local time as the plane arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The aircraft plowed into several vehicles, including a work van carrying seven people from a cleaning company and an SUV outside the airport property.
Federal investigators are examining the cause of the crash, with the National Transportation Safety Board involved. The plane’s flight recorders have been recovered to aid in the investigation. One of the pilots managed to escape the burning aircraft moments after the crash, according to video footage.
The incident has led to significant delays and cancellations for travelers at the airport. Officials described the crash as “utter devastation,” highlighting the tragic outcome for those on the ground. The full cause of the accident remains under investigation.
