An Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport on Sunday, September 6, 2026, after it overshot the runway. The Boeing 767-300, operated by 21 Air and flying as Flight 7598, arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The aircraft struck multiple vehicles on a perimeter road before catching fire. At least five people were killed, and five others were injured.
Emergency crews worked to extinguish the blaze as the crash triggered a ground stop and disrupted flights across the region. Federal authorities, including the FAA and NTSB, are investigating the cause of the incident. Officials confirmed the plane skidded off the runway and collided with vehicles before coming to a stop near a parking lot.
The crash occurred around 2 p.M. Local time. The exact cause of the accident remains under investigation, with officials highlighting the need to determine whether mechanical failure, human error, or other factors contributed to the disaster. The incident has raised concerns about safety protocols for cargo flights operating in the region.
