At least five people were killed after an Amazon Prime Air cargo flight overran a runway and crashed while landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday. The aircraft struck multiple vehicles on the ground, while five other people were injured.
Cargo Plane Crashes at Miami International Airport
Prime Air Flight 7598 overran the airport’s diagonal runway shortly before 2 p.m. EDT (1800 GMT) and crashed into multiple vehicles on the ground, according to local officials.
The aircraft had departed from San Juan, Puerto Rico, before the incident at Miami International Airport.
Five People Killed and Others Injured
Miami-Dade Fire Chief Ray Jadallah said five people died in the crash and another five were injured.
Three of the injured people were in critical condition. Officials said at least two people were trapped inside vehicles struck by the aircraft, while the pilot and co-pilot were trapped inside the plane.
Authorities did not immediately release the identities of those who died.
Rescue Operation and Airport Response
More than 60 rescue units and around 200 personnel responded to the crash, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.
Emergency teams continued dealing with an active fuel leak from the aircraft later in the afternoon.
The airport initially halted all flights following the crash. By Sunday evening, two of its four runways had reopened.
Aircraft Details
The aircraft was a 32-year-old Boeing 767-300 freighter. According to Flightradar24, the plane had previously operated as a passenger aircraft for various airlines between 1994 and 2015.
Flightradar24 reported that the aircraft was travelling at 112 knots, or 129 mph, when it exited the usable runway.
Reuters photographs taken after the crash showed the aircraft with its nose on the ground and its tail tilted upward. The right side of the plane also appeared to have scorch marks.
Investigation Underway
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has sent a team to investigate the crash. The team is being led by NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy.
The NTSB is scheduled to hold its first media briefing in Miami on Monday.
Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel said the company was gathering information and working with local authorities to understand what happened. Amazon said the safety and care of everyone involved was its immediate priority.
Boeing and 21 Air also said they would support the government investigation.
Previous Fatal Amazon Prime Air Crash
The incident is not the first fatal crash involving an Amazon Prime Air aircraft.
In February 2019, Atlas Air Flight 3591, a Boeing 767-300 freighter operating for Amazon Prime Air, crashed into Trinity Bay, Texas, after entering a rapid descent while flying from Miami to Houston.
All three people on board were killed in that crash.
Key Details
Flight: Prime Air Flight 7598
Location: Miami International Airport
Deaths: At least 5
Injured: 5, including 3 in critical condition
Aircraft: Boeing 767-300 freighter
Departure: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Investigation: National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many people were killed in the Miami cargo plane crash?
At least five people were killed in the crash at Miami International Airport.
2. How many people were injured?
Five people were injured, including three who were reported to be in critical condition.
3. Which flight was involved in the crash?
The aircraft was Amazon Prime Air Flight 7598, which had departed from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
4. What type of aircraft crashed?
The plane was a 32-year-old Boeing 767-300 freighter.
5. Where did the crash happen?
The cargo plane crashed while landing at Miami International Airport after overrunning the airport's diagonal runway.
6. Who is investigating the crash?
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has sent a team to investigate the incident and determine what happened.
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