An Amazon Air Boeing 767 cargo aircraft operated by 21 Air crashed while landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon, September 6, 2026. The plane overran Runway 30, collided with multiple vehicles on the ground at the northwest end of the airfield, and became disabled. Five people on the ground died and five others were injured. Both pilots survived with injuries and received medical treatment.
FAA Ground Stop and Flight Delays at Miami International Airport
Following the cargo plane crash, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) imposed a ground stop and restricted arrival rates at Miami International Airport due to damage to Runway 12/30 and surrounding taxiways. As of Tuesday
morning, September 8, 2026, two of the airport’s four runways have reopened, but Runway 12/30 and adjacent taxiways remain closed. The FAA’s Ground Delay Program is active and scheduled to continue until 9:59 PM EDT on Tuesday, September 8. Flight delays during Tuesday morning averaged more than two hours, with some reaching nearly four hours.
NTSB Investigation Underway
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has recovered the flight recorders from the crashed Amazon Air Boeing 767 and is conducting an investigation into the cause of the runway overrun. No definitive cause has been determined as of this report.
Impact on Travelers and Airline Operations
The FAA ground stop and
runway closures at Miami International have caused significant delays to both arriving and departing flights on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Airlines operating at the airport have experienced disruptions with extended passenger wait times. Officials have advised travelers to verify their flight status due to ongoing delays lasting over two hours on average, with some flights delayed up to four hours.
