A Boeing 767 cargo plane operating for Amazon overran a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon, killing five people and injuring five others after striking multiple vehicles near the airfield.

Deadly Runway Overrun

The aircraft, operating as 21 Air Flight 7598, failed to stop after landing on Runway 30 around 2 p.m. Eastern Time. The plane had departed from San Juan, Puerto Rico, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. After overrunning the runway, the Boeing 767-300 crashed into several vehicles before coming to rest in a field adjacent to the airport property. Video footage captured massive plumes of smoke rising from the wreckage as emergency crews rushed to the scene.

Miami-Dade Fire Chief Raied Jadallah reported that three victims remained in critical condition and were transported to a trauma center, while two others received treatment at a local hospital. More than 60 fire rescue units responded to what officials described as a very complex fire involving blazing engine compartments. Technical rescue teams worked to free the pilot and co-pilot trapped inside the aircraft, while also extracting people stuck in the vehicles struck by the plane.

Company Responses and Investigation

Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel confirmed the flight was operated by contractor 21 Air and expressed the company’s devastation over the tragedy. Keith Winters, CEO of 21 Air, pledged full cooperation with federal investigators and stated the company’s immediate priorities include supporting affected families and assisting authorities. Boeing confirmed the aircraft was originally delivered as a passenger jet in 1994 before a third party converted it for cargo operations. The manufacturer said it is supporting the investigation being led by the National Transportation Safety Board.

Airport Operations Disrupted

Miami International Airport initially implemented a complete ground stop, closing all runways and taxiways following the crash. By early evening, two of the airport’s four runways had reopened, though flight operations remained under ground delay protocols. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava praised first responders for arriving within seconds of the incident. Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz confirmed the crash site remained active Sunday evening as crews addressed an ongoing fuel leak. Authorities established a hotline for relatives of potential victims. The FAA and NTSB will determine the cause of the accident.