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Flight recorders recovered from 'devastating' Amazon cargo plane crash

Flight recorders recovered from 'devastating' Amazon cargo plane crash

Summary

Investigators have recovered the flight recorders from a cargo plane operated by 21 Air that crashed at Miami International Airport, killing five people and seriously injuring five others. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said the investigation is ongoing, and the priority is recovering victims before focusing on finding the cause of the crash.

Key Facts

  • The Boeing 767-300 cargo plane overshot the runway at Miami International Airport.
  • The crash happened shortly before 2 pm local time on Sunday.
  • The plane hit two vehicles: a van with seven people and a Toyota with three passengers.
  • Five people died and five others were seriously injured in the accident.
  • The plane was arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico, on its third flight of the day.
  • Investigators have recovered the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder for analysis.
  • The NTSB is examining weather, runway safety features, pilot experience, and aircraft systems.
  • Two of the airport’s four runways remained closed after the crash, causing travel disruptions.
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