On Sunday, September 6, 2026, an Amazon Prime Air cargo flight crashed after overrunning the runway during landing at Miami International Airport (MIA).
Key Details of the Incident
- Flight & Aircraft: 21 Air Flight 7598, a Boeing 767-300 operated on behalf of Amazon Prime Air, arriving from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- The Crash: At approximately 2:00 PM local time, the aircraft failed to stop, overshot the diagonal runway, crossed airport boundaries, and struck multiple vehicles near NW 42nd Avenue / NW 67th Avenue before coming to rest and catching fire.
- Casualties: 5 people were killed and 5 others were injured. Of the injured, 3 are in critical condition and 2 were hospitalized. Those involved include crew members trapped in the aircraft cockpit as well as individuals in vehicles struck along the roadway.
Immediate Impact & Response
- Airport Shutdown: A full ground stop was issued at Miami International Airport, closing all runways and taxiways, causing widespread flight delays and cancellations across South Florida.
- Emergency Response: Over 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to manage heavy flames, fuel leaks, and extricate victims trapped in vehicles. Indiatimes
- Investigations: Both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)—led by NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy—launched investigations into the crash.
On Sunday, Sept. 6, at 1:55 p.m., Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) received reports of a hazardous situation involving a cargo plane that struck multiple vehicles near Miami International Airport.
More than 60 #MDFR units and approximately 200 personnel responded, arriving to find an airplane that had stopped beyond the airport operational boundary, with heavy flames and smoke showing. Firefighters encountered a complex engine compartment fire and used foam from specialized airport firefighting units to extinguish the flames. Crews conducted search and rescue operations, locating and assessing patients throughout the scene.
One person was trapped under one of the involved vehicles and had to be extricated by specialized MDFR technical rescue personnel. Specialized MDFR hazardous materials units safely shut down the aircraft’s engine and worked to mitigate a fuel leak.
MDFR transported five patients to local area hospitals.
We are now operating in a supportive role, with units remaining on scene to assist partner agencies and mitigate an ongoing fuel leak.
There are no public safety concerns for our Miami-Dade community. We ask that the area be avoided if possible, as this is an ongoing incident.