Five Dead After Amazon Cargo Plane Crashes at Miami Airport

At least five people have died and five others have been injured after an Amazon cargo plane crashed while landing at Miami International Airport in Florida on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The accident caused a large fire, disrupted hundreds of flights and prompted an investigation by U.S. aviation authorities.

The aircraft was Prime Air Flight 7598, a Boeing 767-300 cargo plane operated by 21 Air on behalf of Amazon. It had departed from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and was landing in Miami shortly before 2 p.m. local time when it overran the runway. The plane crossed beyond the airport's runway area and struck several vehicles before coming to a stop and catching fire.

Emergency crews quickly arrived at the scene. More than 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units and over 200 emergency personnel were involved in fighting the fire and rescuing people. Several people became trapped in vehicles that were hit by the aircraft, while the pilot and co-pilot were also trapped inside the plane. Firefighters also had to deal with a fuel leak at the crash site.

Five people were killed in the crash, while another five were injured. Three of the injured people were taken to trauma centers in critical condition, while two others were transported to hospitals with less serious injuries. Authorities have not yet released the identities of those who died.

The crash caused major disruption at Miami International Airport. Authorities temporarily stopped flights and closed the airport's runways while emergency crews worked at the scene. More than 160 flights were canceled and around 325 were delayed, according to reports. Some flights were redirected to other airports.

The cause of the crash is not yet known. Weather conditions, including thunderstorms and strong wind gusts, were reported in the area, but investigators have not determined whether weather played a role. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the accident.

Amazon expressed its condolences to the victims and their families and said it was working closely with authorities. The investigation is expected to examine the aircraft, the runway, weather conditions, flight data and the circumstances surrounding the landing.

The crash is a major tragedy for the Miami community and those affected by the flight. Investigators will now work to determine exactly what caused the aircraft to leave the runway and how similar accidents can be prevented in the future.