On Sunday, September 6, 2026, an Amazon Air Boeing 767-300 cargo plane operating as Flight 7598 overran Runway 30 at Miami International Airport just before 2 p.m. local time. The aircraft, arriving from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, struck multiple vehicles after exiting the runway, resulting in at least five fatalities and five hospitalizations, including three critically injured, as confirmed by Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz.
Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue responded with more than 60 units to the crash site near Northwest 67th Avenue at the airport perimeter. The plane caught fire and leaked fuel, prompting
extensive containment and firefighting efforts led by Fire Chief Raied Jadallah. Emergency responders worked to control fuel leakage and treat patients at the scene.
The Federal Aviation Administration immediately imposed a ground stop at Miami International Airport, effective until at least 5:30 p.m. ET. It also launched an investigation into the incident focusing on runway conditions, aircraft braking performance, and crew actions. Flight tracking service FlightAware reported approximately 200 flight cancellations and over 250 delays at the airport, with inbound flights averaging delays of 6.5 hours.
Miami International Airport, which serves around 26 million passengers annually as of 2025 and
expected to handle 900,000 passengers over the previous Labor Day weekend, closed all runways and taxiways following the crash. This resulted in a halt to departures and arrivals, with inbound flights holding at their airports pending clearance. The incident caused widespread disruption during the busy Labor Day travel rush.
Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz stated, “We will continue to update you as soon as information is confirmed.” She added, “Our entire community is joined in prayers and grieving for those who are affected.” An Amazon Air spokesperson said the company is “working closely with local authorities and officials to understand exactly what
happened,” emphasizing that “right now, our absolute priority is the safety, well-being, and care of everyone involved.” The aircraft was operated by 21 Air on behalf of Amazon Prime Air.
This crash adds to a recent series of serious cargo and airline incidents in the U.S. Miami International Airport remains a crucial hub for Latin America and the Caribbean, serving high traffic volumes regularly. Authorities continue investigating the cause of the runway overrun, with no confirmed details on contributing factors as of yet.
