A cargo plane operated by Amazon crashed at Miami International Airport, killing five people and injuring five others. The Boeing 767-300, which had arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico, overshot the runway and collided with vehicles on a perimeter road. The crash occurred on Sunday, September 6, 2026, around 2 p.M. Local time.
Emergency crews arrived at the scene as the aircraft caught fire. Firefighters scaled a ladder to reach the cockpit, where they found the pilots trapped. The plane, operated as Flight 7598, was part of Amazon’s Prime Air delivery service. Witnesses reported hearing a loud noise before the crash.
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident. Officials confirmed that the crash resulted in five fatalities and five injuries. The cause of the accident remains under review.
Firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze while ensuring the safety of those involved. The crash highlights ongoing concerns about aviation safety and the risks associated with cargo operations.
