Federal agencies launch formal investigation into Amazon cargo plane crash
Federal agencies launch formal investigation into Miami cargo plane crash that killed five.
Event / Disaster
Amazon Prime Air Miami Crash
Boeing 767-300 cargo aircraft overran runway at Miami International Airport on September 6, 2026, striking vehicles and catching fire. At least 5 deaths and 5 hospitalizations reported. Airport runways closed, causing approximately 250 flight delays. FAA and NTSB investigations underway.
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2026-09-07 to 2026-11-06 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 7 Sept, 00:07 UTC
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What happened
Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami International Airport
An Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767-300 cargo jet (Flight 7598) overran a diagonal runway at Miami International Airport on September 6, 2026, around 2:00 p.m. local time after arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The aircraft struck multiple vehicles after leaving the runway and came to rest at the northwest end of the airport, where it caught fire and leaked fuel.
All runways and taxiways closed at Miami International Airport
All runways and taxiways at Miami International Airport were closed following the cargo plane crash. Approximately 250 flights were delayed at the airport as of late afternoon on September 6. A ground stop was issued by the FAA until 5:30 p.m. ET, with arrivals and departures expected to resume at reduced rates after reopening.
Over 60 fire rescue units respond to Miami airport cargo plane crash
More than 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the crash scene at Miami International Airport. Emergency crews worked to extinguish fires and assess patients. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Chief Raied Jadallah reported the aircraft was leaking fuel and officials were working to contain it.
Five people confirmed dead in Miami airport cargo plane crash
At least five people were killed in the Amazon cargo plane crash at Miami International Airport. An additional five people were hospitalized, with at least three reported to be in critical condition. Some victims were trapped inside vehicles struck by the aircraft.
FAA and NTSB initiate investigation into Miami cargo plane crash
The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board announced investigations into the cargo plane crash at Miami International Airport. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the FAA was sending investigators to the scene to determine the cause of the accident.
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Cargo plane crash kills five, closes Miami airport operations
Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport, kills five, closes all runways.