Amazon cargo plane overruns runway at Miami airport, striking vehicles
A Boeing 767-300 operated by 21 Air on Amazon’s behalf caught fire after overrunning the runway at Miami International Airport. The cause is under investigation.
An Amazon cargo Boeing 767-300 overran the runway while landing at Miami International Airport after arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico, the US Federal Aviation Administration said.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said the aircraft struck multiple vehicles and caught fire. Crews were working to extinguish the blaze while assessing the status of people affected.
The number of crew members or passengers aboard was not immediately clear. No injuries or fatalities had been confirmed in the supplied report.
The incident disrupted operations at one of the United States’ busiest airports. Authorities issued a full ground stop and warned travellers to expect significant delays.
The National Transportation Safety Board said it was aware of the crash and would provide further updates. The FAA said it was investigating the cause.
Amazon said the aircraft was operated by 21 Air and that its priority was the safety, wellbeing and care of everyone involved. The company said it was supporting those affected.
