An Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767-300 cargo plane operating as Flight 7598 overran Runway 30 at Miami International Airport on Sunday, September 6, 2026, around 2:00 p.m. local time, killing at least five people and crashing into multiple vehicles outside the airport perimeter. The aircraft originated from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, before the overrun, which caused the plane to catch fire and leak fuel, according to Miami-Dade County Fire Chief Raied Jadallah.
Emergency Response and Fire Containment
More than 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the crash site to assist victims and manage the fuel leak. Several victims
were trapped inside the affected vehicles, with five hospitalized and at least three reported in critical condition. Firefighters and rescue teams worked to contain the aircraft’s fuel leak and extinguish flames to prevent further hazards following the impact.
Flight Operations Disrupted by FAA Ground Stop
The Federal Aviation Administration imposed a ground stop at Miami International Airport immediately after the crash and kept it in place until at least 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time. This led to the temporary closure of all airport runways and taxiways, halting arrivals and departures. Flight tracking data from FlightAware showed nearly 200 flights canceled and more than 250 flights delayed at Miami
International Airport since the incident, with inbound flights experiencing average delays of approximately 6.5 hours.
Official Statements on Incident and Travel Impact
Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz confirmed the fatalities and hospitalizations, stating, “We will continue to update you as soon as information is confirmed” and expressing communal grief. Fire Chief Raied Jadallah reported, “The aircraft is leaking fuel and officials are working to contain it.” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy advised travelers to expect delays and cancellations at the airport. An Amazon spokesperson said, “We’re working closely with local authorities and officials to understand exactly what happened. Right now, our absolute priority is the safety, well-being, and care
of everyone involved.” The cargo flight was operated by 21 Air on behalf of Amazon Prime Air.
Investigation Status and Travel Advisories
The FAA has launched an investigation into the crash, though the cause of the runway overrun and subsequent collision with vehicles has not been determined. There is no official information linking the incident to weather, mechanical failure, or pilot error at this time. Travel disruptions continue at Miami International Airport, a major U.S. travel hub, as authorities manage recovery and safety operations.
Context Within U.S. Aviation and Miami Traffic
Miami International Airport handled approximately 26 million passengers in 2025 and was expecting around 900,000 travelers during the Labor Day weekend
that year. The crash occurred amid the holiday travel surge, contributing to Miami’s status as having the highest number of flight cancellations and delays nationwide on the day. This incident follows other recent fatalities in U.S. cargo aviation, including a UPS cargo jet crash in November 2025 and a collision involving an American Airlines regional jet in January 2025.
