MIAMI, Florida — At least five people were killed and five others injured on Sunday, September 6, 2026, after a cargo aircraft operating for Amazon overran a runway while landing at Miami International Airport, triggering a major emergency response and temporarily disrupting operations at one of the United States’ busiest international aviation hubs.
The Boeing 767-300 cargo aircraft was operating as Prime Air Flight 7598 and was flown by 21 Air. The aircraft had traveled from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and was landing in Miami shortly before 2 p.m. local time when it continued beyond Runway 30 and struck vehicles near the airport perimeter. A fire broke out following the accident, sending emergency crews to the scene.
Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said the accident occurred at approximately 1:58 p.m. Authorities confirmed five fatalities. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said five additional people were transported to hospitals, with three reported in critical condition and two suffering less severe injuries. The identities of those killed had not been publicly released as of Sunday evening.
More than 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded as firefighters confronted flames and heavy smoke and emergency personnel worked to reach those affected. The aircraft ultimately came to rest outside the normal runway area near a roadway and vehicles. Airport operations were initially halted before two of Miami International Airport’s four runways later reopened.
The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the basic circumstances of the accident, saying, “21 Air Flight 7598 overran the runway after landing at Miami International Airport around 2 p.m. local time.” The federal agency said it would investigate the accident.
Amazon expressed condolences to the victims and their families while pledging cooperation with investigators. “We’re heartbroken to learn that five people lost their lives in today’s incident at Miami International Airport,” the company said, adding that its “deepest sympathies” were with the families, loved ones and others affected. Amazon said its immediate focus was supporting those involved while authorities determine what caused the accident.
21 Air Chief Executive Officer Keith Winters also expressed condolences, saying the company was “devastated” by the tragedy. “Our deepest condolences are with the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives,” Winters said. He added that the airline’s priorities included assisting those affected and cooperating with federal authorities.
The National Transportation Safety Board announced that it was deploying an investigative team to Miami, led by NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy. Investigators are expected to examine the aircraft, flight and cockpit data, weather and runway conditions, crew actions, mechanical systems and other evidence before determining a probable cause.
The accident caused substantial disruption at Miami International Airport, with hundreds of flights delayed as authorities secured the scene and gradually restored operations. Officials advised travelers to continue checking directly with their airlines for updated schedules.
The tragedy is likely to place renewed attention on cargo aviation safety and runway-overrun prevention in the United States. However, federal investigators have not yet established why Flight 7598 failed to stop within the runway, and conclusions about responsibility or the cause would be premature until the NTSB and FAA investigations progress.
