Amazon cargo jet crashes at Miami International Airport

On Sunday, September 6, 2026, shortly before 2:00 p.m. EDT, a Boeing 767-300 cargo jet operating as Prime Air Flight 7598 overran a runway at Miami International Airport after arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The aircraft, operated by the cargo carrier 21 Air, struck multiple vehicles on the ground and subsequently caught fire. Emergency responders, including over 200 personnel from more than 60 units, arrived at the scene to battle the blaze and recover victims.

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine-Cava confirmed that five people died in the incident, while five others sustained injuries, three of whom are in critical condition. The pilot and co-pilot were among those trapped within the wreckage. Following the crash, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop, and while two runways were reopened by Sunday evening, an active fuel leak delayed some recovery operations.

Investigations are currently examining the circumstances of the crash, including potential issues with the aircraft’s landing approach, as social media footage appears to show the plane's right rear landing gear failing to make contact with the runway. Officials also noted that the airport is not equipped with the Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS), which is recommended but not mandatory by the FAA to prevent runway overruns.