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 An Amazon Prime Air cargo plane operated by 21 Air crashed after overrunning a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, September 6, 2026.

Officials said the Boeing 767-300 cargo aircraft was arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico, when it went beyond the end of the runway shortly before 2 p.m. local time.

The aircraft struck multiple vehicles and caught fire, sending heavy smoke into the air.

What Happened at Miami International Airport?

The aircraft was operating as 21 Air Flight 7598 on behalf of Amazon Prime Air.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the Boeing 767-300 departed Luis MuΓ±oz MarΓ­n International Airport in San Juan before landing at Miami International Airport.

After landing, the aircraft overran Runway 30 and continued beyond the airport area.

Emergency crews responded to a major fire at the scene.

At Least Five People Reported Dead

Authorities later confirmed that at least five people were killed in the crash.

Several other people were injured, with reports indicating that some remained in critical condition.

Officials were still working to determine whether all victims were aboard the aircraft or were in vehicles affected by the crash.

Miami Airport Flights Were Disrupted

The crash caused major disruption at Miami International Airport.

A full ground stop was initially issued, and airport operations were heavily affected. Hundreds of flights faced delays and some flights were diverted or canceled.

Travelers were advised to check directly with their airlines for the latest information about their flights.

FAA and NTSB Investigate

The cause of the accident has not yet been determined.

The Federal Aviation Administration has opened an investigation, while the National Transportation Safety Board is also gathering information.

Officials have not announced a confirmed cause for why the aircraft overran the runway.

Weather conditions and other factors may be examined as part of the investigation, but no official conclusion has been released.

Amazon Responds

Amazon confirmed that the aircraft was operated by cargo carrier 21 Air as part of its air cargo network.

The company said it was working with authorities as the investigation continues.

This Is a Developing Story

The Amazon cargo plane crash at Miami International Airport is still under investigation.

More information about the victims, the cause of the crash and the impact on airport operations is expected as officials continue their work.

This article will be updated when additional verified information becomes available.

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