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BREAKING: 5 dead after Amazon cargo plane crash
Five people are dead, and at least 5 are injured after an Amazon Prime Air cargo plane overran the runway and crashed at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon, officials said. The plane arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico around 2:00pm ET when it burst past the runway boundaries, plowed into a public rowed and struck multiple vehicles. The impact of the crash sparked a fire with heavy smoke, drawing a response from more than 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units. Federal officials also instituted a full ground stop, shutting down all runways and taxiways at the airports. Hundreds of flights have now been delayed or cancelled during the busy Labor Day holiday weekend. The Foundation for Aviation Safety's Randy Klatt joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac after the press conference to discuss what may have caused the crash and where the investigation goes from here.
Five people were killed and multiple others injured when an Amazon cargo plane at Miami International Airport overshot the runway and struck multiple vehicles just outside the airport, according to Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office.
First responders reported seeing heavy smoke and flames when they arrived at the crash site. In addition to the five people who were killed in the collision, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue reported five others were hurt and taken to area medical facilities for treatment.
Amazon Prime Air plane crashed at MIA (FOX Miami)
Amazon plane crashes at Miami International
What we know:
The Amazon plane, operated by 21 Air, overran the runway shortly before 2 p.m. and struck multiple vehicles near the 2100 block of Northwest 42nd Avenue, eventually stopping outside the airport grounds, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. The agency dispatched more than 60 units, consisting of about 200 individuals, to assist in the response.
The flight had just arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Amazon cargo jet crashes at Miami airport
A ground stop has been issued at Miami International Airport after an Amazon cargo plane crashed near the airport. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said more than 60 units responded after the plane overran a runway and struck multiple vehicles. "We’ve issued a full ground stop at Miami International while first responders assess the scene after an Amazon cargo plane overran the runway." said Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
"Units arrived to find an airplane that had caught on fire as a result of this crash, with heavy flames and smoke showing," MDFR said. "There are multiple patients."
MDFR explained that firefighters were able to knock down the flames using foam from specialized airport firefighting units as crews began searching for and trying to save the pilots and co-pilots in the cockpit, and helping any other patients at the scene.
Video obtained by NBC 6 South Florida shows a Prime Air plane, a Boeing 767, crashed outside Miami International Airport. Flames and smoke could be seen coming from the aircraft.
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Video shows Amazon cargo plane crashed at MIA
Reports say an Amazon cargo plane went off the runway at Miami International Airport Sunday afternoon.
The National Transportation Safety Board, the agency that investigates plane crashes, said it is "gathering information" about the incident.
Amazon issued the following statement at 4:10 p.m. ET Sunday:
"We can confirm that an Amazon Air plane operated by 21 Air experienced an incident while attempting to land at Miami International Airport today. This is a fast-moving situation and we're still gathering details. We're working closely with local authorities and officials to understand exactly what happened. Right now, our absolute priority is the safety, well-being, and care of everyone involved. We're doing everything we can to support those affected."
Ground stop issued
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, a full ground stop has been issued at Miami International Airport "while first responders assess the scene."
"If you're traveling through the area, please expect significant delays and potential cancellations," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on X.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said her office is "closely monitoring" the situation.
"Right now, our focus is on everyone involved and making sure our first responders have what they need," she posted on X. "We will provide updates as we learn more."
What we don't know:
It's unclear what caused the plane to overrun the runway. The victims have not yet been identified. Authorities would not say if the victims were onboard the plane or on the ground.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
The Source: This report includes information from the Federal Aviation Administration, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, NBC 6 South Florida, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.