At least five people have died after an Amazon Prime Air cargo aircraft overran a runway while landing at Miami International Airport in Florida, striking multiple vehicles and catching fire.
The crash occurred on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at about 2 p.m. local time. The aircraft was Prime Air Flight 7598, a Boeing 767-300 cargo aircraft operated by 21 Air after departing from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Five People Killed, Five Others Injured
Miami-Dade County officials confirmed that five people were killed and another five were injured. Three of the injured victims were taken to a trauma centre in critical condition, while two others were transported to hospitals with less severe injuries.
Emergency crews found the aircraft with heavy smoke and flames after it came to rest beyond the runway. Several vehicles were also struck as the aircraft left the airport grounds.
Aircraft Overran Runway During Landing
The Federal Aviation Administration said 21 Air Flight 7598 overran the runway after landing at Miami International Airport. The Boeing 767-300 had arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The FAA has opened an investigation, while the National Transportation Safety Board is also involved in determining what led to the accident. The cause of the crash has not yet been established.
The incident temporarily disrupted operations at one of the United States’ busiest airports, with a ground stop and closures affecting flights following the crash.
GhanaMedia.net has previously reported on major aviation accidents, including the fatal aircraft crash involving the Donkor brothers in Tema and the deadly Air Canada runway collision at LaGuardia Airport. Readers can also follow GhanaMedia.net’s coverage of airport and aviation developments in Ghana.
Investigation Underway
Authorities are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the runway overrun, including the aircraft’s final approach and the events immediately after landing.
The tragedy has renewed attention on aviation safety and emergency response procedures at major international airports. Further details are expected as investigators release additional findings.
Source: Federal Aviation Administration, Reuters and Associated Press.
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