An Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767-300 cargo plane overran the diagonal runway at Miami International Airport shortly before 2 p.m. local time on September 6, 2026, causing a deadly crash [1, 2, 3]. The aircraft had departed Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Flight 7598 before attempting to land in Miami [1, 2, 4].
The plane struck multiple vehicles after overshooting the runway, igniting a fire with heavy flames and thick smoke visible at the scene [1, 2, 4]. At least five people were killed, and five others were injured, with three of those in critical condition, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said. "Our focus is on the families, those who were injured, and the ongoing response," she added [2]. Miami Fire Chief Raied Jadallah confirmed some injured individuals were trapped inside or under vehicles and required extrication [2].
The pilot and co-pilot were also trapped inside the fuselage and had to be rescued by emergency responders [5, 6]. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and more than 60 fire units arrived within seconds to 30 seconds of the crash report, working through the afternoon to contain the fire and a persistent fuel leak at the site [1, 5, 7, 6]. Fire Chief Ray Jadallah noted crews were still addressing the fuel leak several hours after the accident [6].
Miami International Airport was forced to close all runways and taxiways around 3 p.m. with a full ground stop, causing widespread delays. Some runways reopened later in the evening [1, 5]. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned travelers to expect significant delays and cancellations related to the closure and emergency response [3].
The flight was operated by 21 Air, a Miami-based cargo airline chartered by Amazon Prime Air. The Boeing 767-300 aircraft involved was 32 years old, originally built as a passenger plane before being converted to cargo use [4, 7, 6].
The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board dispatched investigation teams to the scene. The NTSB is expected to hold a news briefing on September 7 to discuss the ongoing probe [2, 7, 8, 6]. An Amazon spokesperson extended condolences to the families of those affected and said the company is cooperating closely with local authorities. "Our absolute priority is the safety, well-being, and care of everyone involved," said spokesperson Kelly Nantel [2].
