September 7, 2026 — At least five people have been reported dead and others injured after an Amazon Prime Air cargo aircraft overran a runway while landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon, struck several vehicles and caught fire, authorities said.
The crash involved Prime Air Flight 7598, a Boeing 767-300 freighter operated by 21 Air on behalf of Amazon. The aircraft had departed from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and was approaching Miami when it ran beyond the end of the airport's diagonal runway at approximately 2 p.m. local time on September 6.
Miami-Dade County authorities confirmed that five people died and five others were injured. Of those injured, three were reported to be in critical condition, while two others were hospitalized with less serious injuries.
Authorities initially said that some people had become trapped in vehicles struck by the aircraft. The pilot and co-pilot were also reportedly trapped in the cockpit during the emergency response.
As of the latest reports available Monday morning, authorities had not publicly identified the five people who died, nor had they definitively established whether all of the fatalities occurred on the aircraft, on the ground, or in the vehicles struck after the runway overrun.
FAA Response
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, Flight 7598 overran the runway after landing at Miami International Airport at about 2 p.m. The Boeing 767 continued beyond the runway and crossed an area outside the runway environment, where it struck multiple vehicles.
The aircraft subsequently caught fire. Witnesses and emergency responders reported heavy flames and thick black smoke rising from the crash site.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue deployed more than 60 emergency units, with roughly 200 emergency personnel involved in the response, according to reports from authorities and local media. Firefighters battled the aircraft fire and dealt with a fuel leak, while specialized rescue teams worked to reach people trapped in vehicles and inside the aircraft.
The crash temporarily brought operations at one of the United States' busiest airports to a standstill.Miami International Airport closed its runways and taxiways while emergency crews dealt with the wreckage, fire and fuel leak.
The FAA imposed a ground stop, while airport officials warned passengers to expect substantial delays and cancellations. Some runway operations later subsequently resumed, but the disruption continued into Sunday evening.
Flight-tracking data cited by news organizations showed more than 160 cancellations and hundreds of delays, with some flights diverted to other Florida airports, including Orlando.
The Aircraft
The aircraft was a Boeing 767-300, a wide-body twin-engine aircraft widely used for both passenger and cargo operations.
The particular aircraft was approximately 32 years old. It had originally been configured for passenger service before being converted to a freighter. Available aviation records cited by U.S. media indicate that the conversion occurred in the mid-2010s.
The FAA has confirmed the runway overrun and said it will investigate. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is also investigating and has dispatched a team to Miami, with NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy expected to lead the federal investigation.
There has been speculation about weather conditions. Reports indicate that thunderstorms and wind gusts were present in the Miami area around the time of the accident. However, there is currently no authoritative finding that weather caused or contributed to the crash. That remains a question for investigators.
Amazon's Response
Amazon confirmed that one of its aircraft, operated by 21 Air, was involved in the incident.
The company expressed condolences to the victims and said its immediate priority was the safety and care of everyone affected. Amazon has also said it will cooperate fully with the official investigation.
The company's response is significant because the aircraft was part of Amazon's Prime Air logistics network, but responsibility for determining the cause of the accident rests with the appropriate aviation investigators rather than Amazon or the carrier.
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