At least five people died and five others were hospitalized after an Amazon Air cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The Boeing 767-300 jet crashed into multiple vehicles near the runway and caught fire just before 2 p.m. local time.
The aircraft involved was Prime Air Flight 7598, which had departed from San Juan, Puerto Rico earlier that day. Operated by 21 Air, the Boeing 767-300 was a converted passenger jet adapted for cargo transport in 2015.
Emergency Response and Fuel Leak
More than 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the crash site where the aircraft
was leaking fuel. Fire Chief Raied Jadallah reported ongoing efforts to contain the fuel leak and manage fire hazards at the scene. Some victims were trapped inside vehicles struck by the plane; at least three hospitalized individuals are in critical condition.
FAA Ground Stop and Flight Disruptions
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop at Miami International Airport until at least 5:30 p.m. ET on the day of the crash, halting all departures and arrivals. All runways and taxiways remained closed following the incident. According to the flight-tracking site FlightAware, nearly 200 flights were canceled and over 250 were delayed at the airport, with inbound
flights delayed approximately 6.5 hours.
Official Statements
Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz confirmed the details of the crash and ground stop during a news conference, emphasizing community prayers and updates as information becomes available. She said, “We will continue to update you as soon as information is confirmed,” and added, “Our entire community is joined in prayers and grieving for those who are affected.”
Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel stated, “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.” The FAA confirmed it will investigate the
incident.
Airport Context and Impact
Miami International Airport is among the busiest in the United States, serving about 26 million passengers in 2025. The crash occurred during the Labor Day travel period, a peak travel time when the airport anticipated handling roughly 900,000 passengers over the holiday weekend. The incident caused significant operational disruptions at this major South Florida air hub.
The cause of the runway overrun and crash remains under investigation, with no additional details released by authorities at this time.
