An Amazon Air cargo Boeing 767-300 operating as Flight 7598 overran runway 30 at Miami International Airport on September 6, 2026, around 2 p.m. local time. The aircraft struck multiple vehicles near the airport perimeter and caught fire, resulting in thick smoke visible near Northwest 67th Avenue.
Emergency Response and Casualties
Emergency services dispatched more than 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units to the scene. Officials confirmed five fatalities and five people hospitalized, with at least three in critical condition. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue reported the plane was leaking fuel, increasing the fire hazard amid ongoing rescue and firefighting efforts.
FAA Ground Stop and Investigation
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) imposed
a ground stop at Miami International Airport, closing all runways and taxiways until at least 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the day of the crash. The FAA announced it is conducting an investigation into the incident, with the cause of the runway overrun currently unknown.
Flight Disruptions
The ground stop caused substantial disruptions at one of the US’s busiest airports, which served approximately 26 million passengers in 2025. Flight tracking service FlightAware reported almost 200 flights were canceled and over 250 were delayed immediately following the crash. Inbound flights faced an average delay of approximately 6.5 hours.
Official Statements
Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz confirmed
that Flight 7598 struck multiple vehicles after overrunning the runway and expressed condolences. She said, “We will continue to update you as soon as information is confirmed,” adding, “Our entire community is joined in prayers and grieving for those who are affected.” Miami-Dade County Fire Chief Raied Jadallah noted the presence of a fuel leak and ongoing fire containment efforts. Amazon said in a statement it is “working closely with local authorities and officials to understand exactly what happened,” emphasizing that “our absolute priority is the safety, well-being, and care of everyone involved.”
Location and Context
The crash site lies outside the Miami
International Airport perimeter, with the aircraft resting across a road adjacent to a highway near Northwest 67th Avenue. The Boeing 767-300 jet was arriving from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, operated by 21 Air under the Amazon Prime Air network. The incident occurred during the Labor Day travel peak, a period that saw Miami International Airport expect approximately 900,000 passengers over the holiday weekend in 2025.
Investigation Pending
The FAA investigation is ongoing, and officials have not disclosed specific details about the cause of the runway overrun or the conditions of the hospitalized victims. The incident adds
to recent high-profile cargo and commercial aircraft accidents in the US, but further information about mechanical or operational issues is yet to be released.
