An Amazon Air cargo Boeing 767‑300 overshot the runway at Miami International Airport on September 6, striking several vehicles and catching fire after stopping near a parking lot that services an Amazon warehouse. The accident left five people dead and at least five injured, with three in critical condition.
Miami‑Dade Fire Rescue Chief Ray Jadallah said the aircraft’s impact caused a complex rescue operation. Firefighters had to extract victims trapped in the damaged vehicles while also battling intense flames inside the aircraft’s compartments. The pilot and co‑pilot were trapped in the plane and required a technical rescue team to reach them.
Audio from a firefighter on the scene, obtained by The Miami Herald, captured the chaos: “The plane is on fire, put your game faces on, guys.” Fire crews worked to flood the still‑running left engine, which the pilots had to “energize” to shut off, while hoses were deployed to control the blaze.
The National Transportation Safety Board confirmed that a go‑team had been dispatched to investigate the crash, and a media briefing is scheduled for Monday. The NTSB noted the aircraft had departed from Luis Muñiz International Airport in Puerto Rico. Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel said the company would fully cooperate with the investigation and expressed deep sympathy for the victims’ families.
21 Air, the operator of the aircraft, also issued a statement expressing devastation and pledging full cooperation with the NTSB, the FAA and local authorities. The company emphasized its commitment to supporting those affected and ensuring accurate information is communicated as the investigation unfolds.
