Amazon cargo plane crashes after overshooting Miami airport runway; at least 5 killed
Updated on: September 6, 2026 / 11:57 PM EDT / CBS Miami
TL;DR
- An Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport after overrunning a runway.
- At least five people were killed, and five others were injured.
- The plane, a Boeing 767-300 operated by 21 Air, struck several vehicles after leaving the runway.
- The crash caused a three-hour ground stop at the airport and significant flight delays.
- The FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident.
- Amazon confirmed one of its planes was involved and expressed condolences to the families of the victims.
- Three of the injured were taken to a trauma center in critical condition.