An Amazon Air Boeing 767 cargo flight operated by 21 Air overran Runway 30 while landing at Miami International Airport (MIA) on Sunday afternoon, September 6, 2026. The plane collided with multiple vehicles including a transport van and a passenger car after leaving the runway, becoming disabled at the northwest end of the airport grounds.
Two pilots aboard the aircraft survived the incident and were treated for injuries. Five individuals on the ground were killed, and an additional five sustained injuries. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has taken charge of the investigation and has recovered the flight data recorders
to determine the cause of the overrun.
Airport Operations and FAA Restrictions
As of Tuesday morning, September 8, 2026, Miami International Airport continues to experience operational restrictions due to the crash. Runway 12/30 and adjacent taxiways remain closed while the airport’s other two runways have reopened. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has implemented a Ground Delay Program to manage arrivals, causing average flight delays exceeding two hours and peak delays close to four hours.
The FAA ground delay restrictions are scheduled through 9:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time on Tuesday, maintaining limits on aircraft arrivals while recovery and safety inspections are ongoing.
Impact on Passengers and Airline Operations
Passenger flight operations at
Miami International are affected by the partial runway closures and taxiway restrictions. Airlines have issued warnings of cascading schedule disruptions due to aircraft being displaced and delays compounding over the following days. Passengers scheduled to travel through MIA are advised to confirm their flight status directly with their airlines before arriving at the airport.
