Families file wrongful-death lawsuit over Miami cargo plane crash
Wrongful-death lawsuit filed over Miami crash that killed five, as investigation identifies excessive speed and disabled safety systems.
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Amazon Prime Air Miami Crash
A Boeing 767-33A cargo aircraft operated by 21 Air for Amazon Prime Air crashed while landing at Miami International Airport on September 6, 2026, killing five people and injuring five others. The aircraft overran the runway and struck ground vehicles. Preliminary NTSB findings indicate excessive speed during approach and inadequate pilot response. Amazon suspended operations with 21 Air following the incident, and a wrongful-death lawsuit was filed.
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2026-09-14 to 2026-11-06 · UTC publication dates
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What happened
Amazon suspends operations with cargo carrier 21 Air
Amazon announced on September 13 that it is pausing operations with cargo carrier 21 Air, the operator of Flight 7598 that crashed on September 6. Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel stated the decision followed the company's support of the investigation and review of surrounding circumstances, and that Amazon will continue supporting the investigation and those affected.
Speed brakes and thrust reversers not deployed during landing attempt
NTSB investigators found no indication in recorded data that speed brakes or thrust reversers were deployed to help slow the aircraft during the final approach and landing attempt.
Five victims identified in Miami cargo plane crash
The Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office identified the five people killed in the crash as Rolando Aleman Leon, 55; Yoel Rodriguez Narajo, 53; Julio C. Pineda, 75; Carlos Acosta Fajardo, 53; and Javierkys Reyes Quevedo, 47. All were occupants of two vehicles struck by the aircraft.
NTSB preliminary findings indicate excessive aircraft speed during landing approach
National Transportation Safety Board preliminary findings from cockpit voice recorder data show one pilot repeatedly commented about the aircraft's excessive speed during the final 1 minute and 42 seconds before the crash. The aircraft's system issued several "too low, terrain" warnings before touchdown. Approximately 15 seconds before the end of the recording, one pilot called for aborting the landing and throttles were increased to go-around thrust, but four seconds later throttles were pulled back to idle and the aircraft departed the paved runway.
Aircraft age and maintenance history under NTSB investigation
The Boeing 767-33A involved in the crash was a 32-year-old freighter on its third flight of the day at the time of the incident. The aircraft had flown from Cincinnati to Miami and from Miami to San Juan earlier on September 6 before the fatal crash. The NTSB investigation includes examination of the aircraft's systems.
Wrongful-death lawsuit filed in Miami cargo plane crash
On September 9, the wife of one of the victims filed a wrongful-death lawsuit in Miami-Dade County Circuit Court alleging the crash resulted from failures involving the two pilots aboard, aircraft operators, and others connected to the flight. The lawsuit alleges pilot error, inadequate training, and the deployment of a 32-year-old aircraft whose systems are under investigation.
Amazon Prime Air cargo plane crashes at Miami International Airport, kills five
An Amazon Prime Air cargo flight, a Boeing 767-33A operated by 21 Air, crashed after overrunning the runway while landing at Miami International Airport on September 6. The aircraft overran the runway by approximately 1,300 feet, striking a van and another vehicle on the ground. Five people were killed—all occupants of the two ground vehicles—and five others were injured, including two pilots who were treated and released.
21 Air affirms safety policies following operational suspension by Amazon
In response to Amazon's decision to pause operations with 21 Air, the cargo carrier stated its focus remains on supporting families and loved ones impacted by the accident and working with the NTSB and partners. 21 Air expressed confidence in its safety policies, procedures, and training.
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