In brief
A Boeing 767–300 cargo plane operated by Amazon Air crashed in Miami, leaving five people dead and five seriously injured. The aircraft was landing after departing from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and missed the runway, collision‑heading onto the tarmac and hit nearby vehicles. Investigators are examining the runway‑run‑out, pilot actions, and cargo‑taxi containment. The accident highlights ongoing concerns over cargo aviation safety in the United States.
A Boeing 767–300 cargo aircraft, operated by Amazon Air, crashed into a runway at Miami’s international airport, killing five crew members and seriously injuring five more on the ground. The incident occurred just after 2:00 p.m. local time (19:00 GMT), shortly after the plane departed from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Video footage from the airport shows the plane overshooting the runway while attempting to land. The aircraft collided with several vehicles parked on the jetway, amplifying the scale of the disaster.
Emergency crews rushed to the scene, treating survivors before they were transported to local hospitals. Five crew members were declared dead at the scene and five others suffered serious injuries that required extensive medical care.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board have opened investigations. Early reports indicate that the aircraft may have performed a short take‑off roll before the engine failure or a navigational error during final approach contributed to the uncontrolled landing.
Authorities are reviewing runway conditions, aircraft maintenance records, and flight data to determine the causes. Industry analysts note that the incident adds to a series of cargo‑plane accidents, sparking renewed calls for stricter safety protocols in the freight segment of civil aviation.
Amazon Air has released a statement expressing condolences for those lost and commitment to cooperate fully with investigators. Airlines and regulators are monitoring the case closely, as it underscores the need for enhanced oversight of cargo operations and runway infrastructure.
