The Federal Aviation Administration implemented a ground stop at Miami International Airport starting around 2:02 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The halt on flight operations was initially scheduled to last until approximately 3:00 p.m. EDT.
Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767-300F Runway Excursion
The ground stop followed an incident involving an Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767-300F cargo jet, registered as N1997A, operating flight CSB7598. The cargo aircraft arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and veered off Runway 30 after landing at Miami International Airport.
Emergency Response and Visual Evidence
Emergency crews responded immediately to the scene, and authorities secured the runway area affected by the incident. Videos shared online
show the aircraft positioned beyond the paved surface of Runway 30 with visible emergency activity nearby. Earlier footage depicted thick black smoke and possible flames near the site of the excursion.
Operational Impact and FAA Investigation
The disabled Prime Air Boeing 767 on the runway caused a temporary suspension of departing and arriving flights at Miami International Airport. An FAA spokesperson confirmed the runway excursion and stated that the agency will conduct an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The flight was a cargo operation believed to have carried only crew aboard at the time.
