The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop at Miami International Airport (MIA) on Sunday, September 6, 2026, after Prime Air Flight 7598, a Boeing 767-300 cargo aircraft, overran the runway. The aircraft, registered as N1997A, arrived from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and the incident was reported at approximately 2 p.m. local time.
Prime Air Flight 7598 overran the airport’s diagonal runway 30 and became disabled at the northwest end of the airport, causing a blockage of all runways and taxiways. The aircraft caught fire following the excursion and also struck multiple vehicles
near the runway. More than 60 units from Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue responded to the scene to extinguish the fire and assess the situation. Flames and smoke were visible as firefighters worked to control the blaze and attend to patients.
Official Responses and Airport Operations
An FAA spokesperson confirmed the details of the incident and said the agency has launched an investigation into the cause of the runway excursion involving Prime Air Flight 7598. Miami International Airport officials stated that all runways and taxiways were closed following the incident, with a full ground stop in effect from approximately 1:43 p.m. local time. The airport advised
passengers to monitor their flight status with their respective airlines before traveling to the airport.
President Donald J. Trump International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, coordinated with airport partners to manage several flights diverted from Miami International. Flight operations at MIA remained suspended during the ground stop, causing disruptions in arrivals and departures.
Impact on Travelers and Ongoing Investigation
The FAA ground stop remained in effect until at least 3:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time as emergency crews worked at the scene. The closure of all runways and taxiways at Miami International led to the diversion of some flights to West Palm Beach and delayed departures
from the airport. Airlines affected by the disruption have not released specific updates on delays or cancellations related to the incident.
The cause of the runway excursion is still under investigation by the FAA. No details have been released regarding any mechanical failure or other factors contributing to the aircraft veering off runway 30 after landing from San Juan. The incident affected the primary airport serving Miami and South Florida, halting flight operations and emergency response efforts continue.
