An Amazon Air cargo plane overran the runway at Miami International Airport around 2 p.m. ET on Sunday while landing after departing from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and subsequently struck multiple vehicles, sparking a fire. More than 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene, finding the Boeing 767-300 disabled at the northwest end of the airport. While the extent of injuries remains unclear, authorities have confirmed “multiple patients” are involved. The FAA is investigating the incident, identified as 21 Air Flight 7598, and has issued a ground stop, closing all runways and taxiways at the airport, causing significant delays and potential cancellations.
Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel clarified the flight was operated by 21 Air and stated the company is prioritizing the safety and well-being of those involved. Videos from the scene showed heavy smoke plumes, though those had dissipated by the time NBC News arrived. The FAA confirmed the plane overran the airport’s diagonal runway. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue reported the plane caught fire upon impact, with firefighters working to extinguish the blaze and assess patients.
While no fatalities have been reported, the incident prompted a full ground stop at the airport, impacting domestic flights across the United States. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy advised travelers to expect delays and cancellations. The National Transportation Safety Board is gathering information about the crash. The cause of the runway overshot remains unknown.
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