An Amazon Air Boeing 767-300 cargo plane operated as Flight 7598 overran diagonal runway 30 at Miami International Airport shortly before 2 p.m. local time on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. The aircraft crashed into multiple vehicles near the northwest 67th Avenue area, killing at least five people and hospitalizing five others, some in critical condition, Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz confirmed.
Flight Disruptions and Airport Closure
The FAA imposed a ground stop on all departures and arrivals at Miami International Airport until at least 5:30 p.m. ET following the crash. All runways and taxiways at this busy airport were closed, causing nearly 200 flight cancellations and
over 250 delays, according to FlightAware. Inbound flights were delayed an average of about 6.5 hours, severely disrupting operations at one of the nation’s busiest airports.
Emergency Response and Official Statements
Miami-Dade County Fire Chief Raied Jadallah reported that the crashed plane leaked fuel, and firefighters worked to contain it. More than 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene near Miami International Airport. Amazon said it was cooperating with local authorities and that its top priority was the safety and care of those involved. The FAA confirmed it had launched an investigation into the incident. Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz stated, “We will continue
to update you as soon as information is confirmed. Our entire community is joined in prayers and grieving for those who are affected.”
Miami International Airport’s Role and Travel Context
Miami International Airport served approximately 26 million passengers in 2025 and expected about 900,000 travelers over the 2025 Labor Day weekend. As a major gateway for travel to Latin America and the Caribbean, the airport was operating during a peak travel period. The crash occurred just before 2 p.m. ET on Labor Day Sunday, worsening disruptions at this critical transportation hub.
Investigation and Unknown Cause
The cause of the runway overrun remains under investigation by the FAA, with no details yet
released regarding weather conditions, mechanical failure, or human error. Authorities have not announced how long the ground stop will remain beyond at least 5:30 p.m. ET.
