An Amazon Air Boeing 767-300 cargo plane, operating as 21 Air Flight 7598, overran runway 30 at Miami International Airport just before 2 p.m. local time on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The flight originated from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Incident Details and Emergency Response
The runway overrun caused the aircraft to crash into multiple vehicles, igniting a fire. At least five people were killed and five hospitalized, with three in critical condition, Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz confirmed. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue deployed more than 60 units to manage fire containment amid ongoing fuel leakage from the aircraft.
Airport Operations and FAA Ground Stop
The Federal Aviation
Administration imposed a ground stop at Miami International Airport following the crash, halting all departures and arrivals with the stop initially set until at least 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time. All runways and taxiways at the airport were closed as a result.
Flight tracking data showed nearly 200 flight cancellations and over 250 delays at Miami International Airport, the highest total cancellations and delays in the United States on September 6, 2026. Inbound flights experienced delays averaging approximately 6.5 hours. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy advised travelers to expect significant delays and cancellations.
Official Statements
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.” An Amazon spokesperson said, “Right now, our absolute priority is the safety, well-being, and care of everyone involved. We’re working closely with local authorities and officials to understand exactly what happened.”
Context and Investigation
Miami International Airport, serving about 26 million passengers annually as of 2025, was experiencing the busy Labor Day travel weekend, during which approximately 900,000 passengers were expected. The FAA announced an investigation of the incident, focusing on runway conditions, aircraft performance, braking, and crew decisions. The cause
of the overrun remains undetermined, with no confirmed weather or mechanical factors.
This incident adds to recent major U.S. cargo plane accidents, including a UPS cargo jet crash in November 2025 and an American Airlines regional jet collision in January 2025. The FAA ground stop follows an unusual measure for a single aircraft incident, more commonly associated with severe weather events.
