At least 5 dead after Amazon cargo plane barreled off runway at Miami airport
Summary
An Amazon cargo plane crashed after sliding off a runway at Miami International Airport, killing at least five people. The plane caught fire after hitting vehicles, and several people were seriously injured or trapped. Firefighters responded quickly but were still managing a fuel leak hours later.Key Facts
- The crash happened around 2 p.m. after the plane arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- At least five people died, and three were critically injured. Two others had less serious injuries.
- The pilot and copilot were trapped inside the plane.
- The cargo plane was operated by 21 Air and was a Boeing 767 converted from passenger use in 2015.
- The plane stopped beside a road near two large trucks, resting on its belly and mostly intact despite the fire.
- More than 60 fire rescue units responded to the crash.
- About 250 flights were delayed at Miami airport due to the accident.
- The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash, sending a team led by Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy.
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