An Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport on September 6, 2026, resulting in the deaths of at least five people. The Boeing 767-300 overran the runway while landing at approximately 2 PM ET after arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico, according to the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Five individuals sustained injuries, with three in critical condition and two hospitalized with less severe injuries, as reported by Miami-Dade County officials during a news conference.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue reported that multiple vehicles were struck by the plane, which caught fire following the crash. Over 60 fire rescue units were deployed to extinguish the blaze and assess the situation. Fire Rescue Chief Ray Jadallah indicated that some individuals were trapped in vehicles, and both the pilot and copilot were also trapped within the aircraft. The number of crew members or passengers on board remains unclear.
Fire crews continued to address a fuel leak on the plane several hours after the incident. An Amazon spokesperson stated that the aircraft was operated by 21 Air and experienced an incident during landing. Kelly Nantel, the spokesperson, emphasized that the priority is the safety and care of those involved and that the company is cooperating with local authorities to understand the situation.
Videos shared online depicted black smoke rising from the crash site, with the aircraft appearing largely intact despite the fire. The 32-year-old plane had previously served as a passenger aircraft for over two decades before being converted to a cargo carrier in 2015, according to flight-tracking site Flightradar24. Early reports suggested that the aircraft veered off the runway and crossed a road near the airport. The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has confirmed its awareness of the crash and will provide updates as more information becomes available. In response to the incident, US Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a full ground stop in Miami, advising travelers to expect significant delays. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation by the FAA.