The Aporia · Five dead after Amazon cargo plane overshoots runway and crashes during landing at Miami airport

An Amazon cargo plane overshot the runway and crashed while landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon, killing at least five people and injuring five others. The aircraft, operated by 21 Air, had been heading to Florida from San Juan, Puerto Rico. More than 60 firefighters responded to extinguish the blaze that erupted after the crash. Travelers can expect average delays of over six hours due to the incident, with some flights being held until Monday morning.

Written by AI on 2026-09-07, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On September 6, an Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767-300 operated by 21 Air overran a runway at Miami International Airport, striking several vehicles and bursting into flames. The crash resulted in the deaths of five people and injuries to others. Over 60 units from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded, finding heavy flames and smoke upon arrival. All runways and taxiways were closed, causing significant delays and possible cancellations for flights through Miami International Airport. Amazon confirmed it would cooperate with any investigation conducted by the FAA, which will look into the incident.

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Five dead after Amazon cargo plane overshoots runway and crashes during landing at Miami airport · assertive framing

At least five people have been killed and five more injured after an Amazon cargo plane overshot the runway at Miami International Airport, according to authorities. uncertain

plane → kill → authorities

The plane hit multiple vehicles and burst into flames, sending thick, dark clouds of smoke into the air Sunday afternoon. asserted

plane → hit → air

The Federal Aviation Administration said the aircraft overran the runway and crashed while landing at around 2 p.m. asserted

aircraft → say → p.m.

The flight had been heading to Florida from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico. asserted

flight → head → Juan

“Five people lost their lives and five others were injured,” Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said at a press conference later Sunday. asserted

Cava → lose → conference

“My heart is with all of the families who were affected and to everyone who is grieving tonight, and we’re also praying for the injured and for their families.” asserted

we → affect → families

Photos and videos shared online appeared to show the Prime Air plane had come to a rest beside a roadway. asserted

plane → share → roadway

More than 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the airport to extinguish the blaze, officials said. asserted

officials → respond → blaze

Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel said in a statement Sunday, “We're heartbroken to learn that five people lost their lives in today’s incident at Miami International Airport. asserted

people → say → Airport

Our deepest sympathies go out to the families, loved ones, and all those affected by this devastating loss. asserted

sympathies → go → loss

“The airplane, which was operated by 21 Air, was attempting to land when this incident occurred. asserted

incident → operate → Air

We're working closely with local authorities and officials to learn more and will cooperate fully with any investigation." asserted

We → work → investigation

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the FAA was sending investigators and issued a full ground stop at Miami International as emergency crews responded to the crash. asserted

crews → say → crash

During a ground stop, all flights are put on hold and the airport is essentially shut down. asserted

airport → put → hold

The ground stop will end at 9 p.m., but travelers will continue to experience flight disruptions into early Monday as the FAA has also issued a ground delay. asserted

FAA → end → delay

Airline passengers can expect average delays of more than six hours until Monday at around 4 a.m. The National Transportation Safety Board said it was “gathering information” about the crash. asserted

it → expect → crash

Five dead after Amazon cargo plane overshoots runway and crashes during landing at Miami airport

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