An Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767-300 freighter operated by 21 Air crashed after overrunning the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, 6 September 2026, killing at least five people and injuring five others.
The aircraft was operating as 21 Air Flight 7598 from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Miami. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the aircraft overran Miami International Airport’s Runway 30 shortly before 14:00 local time.
The aircraft, registered N1997A, continued beyond the end of the runway before coming to rest near the northwest side of the airport. Flight-tracking data from Flightradar24 indicates that the aircraft was travelling at approximately 112 knots when it left the usable runway area.
Aircraft strikes vehicles and catches fire
Following the runway overrun, the Boeing 767 struck multiple vehicles in the area outside the airport perimeter before catching fire.
More than 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene as emergency crews worked to extinguish the fire and assist those affected. The aircraft ultimately came to rest with its nose on the ground and its tail elevated.
Authorities confirmed that five people were killed, while another five were injured. Three of those injured were reported to be in critical condition. The two pilots were among those requiring medical assistance.
The accident also resulted in significant disruption at Miami International Airport. All runways and taxiways were initially closed, with a ground stop imposed following the accident. Operations subsequently began to resume, although substantial delays remained.
Investigation underway
The cause of the runway overrun has not yet been established.
The FAA has confirmed that it will investigate the accident, while the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has begun gathering information and is expected to lead the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Weather conditions at the time of the landing included thunderstorms and gusting winds, according to Flightradar24 data. The information is being considered as part of the developing picture of the accident, although no cause has been established.
The Boeing 767-300 freighter was operated by 21 Air on behalf of Amazon Prime Air. The aircraft was originally built as a passenger aircraft in the early 1990s before being converted to freighter configuration in 2015.
Amazon said it was working with local authorities and officials to establish what happened, while its immediate priority was the safety and wellbeing of those affected.
The investigation remains ongoing, and further details are expected as investigators examine the aircraft, runway, weather conditions, flight data and other evidence.
