MIAMI — An Amazon cargo plane operated by 21 Air overran a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, killing at least five people and injuring five others. The Federal Aviation Administration said Flight 7598 overran the runway after landing at the airport around 2 p.m. ET on Sunday.

The aircraft struck several vehicles after leaving the runway. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said the plane hit several vehicles near the 2100 block of Northwest 42nd Avenue. More than 60 fire rescue units responded to the scene. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office is responding to the incident.

The plane damaged navigational equipment when it left the pavement. All runways at Miami International Airport were closed following the incident. The Air Traffic Control System Command Center issued a ground stop at the airport around 2:30 p.m. ET. All departures from the airport were grounded as of 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Residents and motorists are urged to avoid the area of 67th Avenue and 25th Street, Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis said in a public statement. Two of the airport's four runways have been reopened, Communications Director for the Miami-Dade Aviation Department Greg Chin said in a public statement.

The FAA launched an investigation into the incident. The National Transportation Safety Board launched a go team to investigate the crash. The FAA confirmed that a Boeing 767-300 was involved in the incident.

The agency identified the aircraft as being a 21 Air flight. Miami-Dade Aviation confirmed the aircraft was a Prime Air plane.

About 250 flights were delayed at Miami International Airport as of late afternoon Sunday. The FAA warned that delays were likely to persist even after the airport reopened, with arrivals and departures expected to resume at a reduced rate.

Sean Duffy, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, shared a brief statement on X advising travelers of possible delays and cancelations. 21 Air is a cargo carrier with an operations center in Miami that performs flights for companies like Amazon and DHL using Boeing 767 aircraft.

"We can confirm that an Amazon Air plane operated by 21 Air experienced an incident while attempting to land at Miami International Airport [Sunday]," Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel said. "This is a fast-moving situation and we're still gathering details."

"We're working closely with local authorities and officials to understand exactly what happened," Nantel added. "Right now, our absolute priority is the safety, well-being, and care of everyone involved. We're doing everything we can to support those affected."

Why It Matters

The crash at Miami International Airport resulted in fatalities and injuries, disrupting operations at a major hub that serves domestic and international destinations. The Federal Aviation Administration, the U.S. government agency regulating civil aviation, and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident involving Amazon Air, a virtual cargo airline.

Timeline

On September 6, 2026, Kelly Nantel stated, "We can confirm that an Amazon Air plane operated by 21 Air experienced an incident while attempting to land at Miami International Airport [Sunday]." The Federal Aviation Administration said Air Flight 7598 overran the runway after landing at the airport around 2 p.m. ET on Sunday.

Also on September 6, 2026, Nantel said, "This is a fast-moving situation and we're still gathering details." She added, "We're working closely with local authorities and officials to understand exactly what happened." Nantel further stated, "Right now, our absolute priority is the safety, well-being, and care of everyone involved," and "We're doing everything we can to support those affected." The plane departed from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico. All departures from Miami International Airport were grounded as of 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.

What's New

Later reporting established that the Federal Administration said Flight 7598 overran the runway after landing at the airport around 2 p.m. ET on Sunday. CBS Miami reported that Miami-Dade Fire Rescue confirmed there are 'multiple patients' involved in the incident, but it is not immediately clear how many people were injured.

Additional details confirmed the plane departed from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The 32-year-old Boeing 767 landed on runway 30, which is more than 9,000 feet long.