Amazon Cargo Plane Crashes at Miami Airport, Bursting Into Flames
SCMP · 2 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago2 MIN
Summary
An Amazon Prime Air cargo plane overshot the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, crashing into multiple vehicles and bursting into flames in a dramatic incident that forced the closure of one of America's busiest airports. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the aircraft overran runway 12R around 2 p.m. local time after arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico. More than 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the crash, finding the aircraft on fire as crews worked to extinguish the flames. The Prime Air Boeing 767 came to rest on its belly beside a roadway near two semi-trucks, appearing largely intact despite the fire. Officials have not yet released information on injuries or deaths. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a full FAA ground stop at Miami International as emergency crews responded, with approximately 250 flights delayed as of late afternoon.
Key Points
- The Prime Air Boeing 767 cargo aircraft overran runway 12R at Miami International around 2 p.m. after arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico
- The plane struck multiple vehicles after leaving the runway and came to rest beside a roadway near two semi-trucks
- More than 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded and extinguished the flames; the aircraft appeared largely intact despite the fire
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a full FAA ground stop at Miami International, with about 250 flights delayed
- The National Transportation Safety Board confirmed it was gathering information about the crash ; Amazon did not immediately respond to requests for comment
Why It Matters
The crash highlights potential vulnerabilities in cargo aviation safety as Amazon's Prime Air continues expanding its fleet. The incident disrupted operations at a major American gateway, with the FAA warning that delays would persist even after reopening as arrivals and departures resume at a reduced rate . This could have ripple effects on transcontinental cargo logistics, particularly for time-sensitive shipments between Asia and the Americas.
The crash highlights potential vulnerabilities in cargo aviation safety as Amazon's Prime Air continues expanding its fleet. The incident disrupted operations at a major American gateway, with the FAA warning that delays would persist even after reopening as arrivals and departures resume at a reduced rate . This could have ripple effects on transcontinental cargo logistics, particularly for time-sensitive shipments between Asia and the Americas.