An Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767-300 cargo jet, operating as 21 Air Flight 7598, overran Runway 30 at Miami International Airport shortly before 2 p.m. local time on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The aircraft, arriving from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, crashed into multiple vehicles near the airport perimeter and caught fire, producing heavy black smoke visible from the crash site.
Emergency Response and Casualties
More than 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the crash scene, working to extinguish the flames and contain the fuel leak from the aircraft. Authorities reported that several victims were trapped inside the
vehicles struck by the plane. At least five people died and five others were hospitalized, some in critical condition. Miami-Dade Fire Chief Raied Jadallah confirmed ongoing fuel containment efforts amid the emergency response.
FAA Ground Stop, Flight Disruptions, and Airport Operations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a full ground stop at Miami International Airport affecting all runways and taxiways until at least 5:30 p.m. ET, with potential for extension. The stoppage impacted flights departing and arriving at Miami, as well as affected departure operations at Houston, Jacksonville, Atlanta, and Washington. FlightAware data reported nearly 200 flight cancellations and over 250 delays, with inbound flights experiencing delays averaging
six and a half hours. The Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767-300 remains disabled on the northwest end of the airport following the overrun.
Official Statements on Safety and Investigation
Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz confirmed the runway overrun and collisions with multiple vehicles, emphasizing that safety and care for those involved remain the priority. “We will continue to update you as soon as information is confirmed,” she said. An Amazon spokesperson stated the company’s primary focus is the safety and well-being of all affected. The FAA reiterated it will conduct a thorough investigation into the incident, including evaluation of runway conditions and aircraft performance factors. Both 21
Air, the flight operator, and Miami International Airport officials confirmed the aircraft remains disabled at the crash site.
Context: Miami Airport Traffic and Recent Aviation Accidents
Miami International Airport is one of the United States’ busiest air hubs, serving approximately 26 million passengers annually as of 2025. The incident coincided with the Labor Day travel rush, during which the airport expected to handle around 900,000 passengers. This runway overrun adds to a series of recent notable U.S. aviation accidents, including a fatal UPS cargo jet crash in Kentucky in late 2025 and a midair collision near Reagan Washington National Airport earlier the same year.
Investigation and Unknown Factors
The cause of the
runway overrun by the Amazon Prime Air cargo plane remains under investigation by the FAA. Authorities have not disclosed any details regarding mechanical failures, weather conditions, or crew performance factors. The condition of vehicle occupants and aircraft damage specifics beyond reported fatalities and injuries have not been released.
