At least five people have been killed and five more injured after an Amazon cargo plane crashed into multiple vehicles at Miami International Airport on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, according to local officials. The Boeing 767-300 jet overshot the runway before smashing into several vehicles, fire services said.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava confirmed the death toll and injuries, and warned locals to stay away from the area, which she described as “still a very active scene.” Thick plumes of black smoke were seen rising into the sky following the collision.
Flight details and emergency response
The jet was arriving at Miami-Dade International Airport after departing from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said crews “received reports of a hazardous situation involving a plane that overran a runway and struck multiple vehicles” at 1.55pm local time.
Emergency services responded to the scene, and the airport took immediate action to manage the situation. The incident occurred on the diagonal runway at the northwest end of the airport, and all airport operations were halted.
Airport and Amazon statements
Miami Airport said in a statement: “At approximately 2 p.m. today, Prime Air flight 7598 overran Miami International Airport’s diagonal runway and is disabled at the northwest end of the airport. All runways and taxiways at [Miami International Airport] are currently closed as of 3.00pm and a ground stop is in effect.”
Amazon confirmed the incident in a statement: “We can confirm that an Amazon Air plane operated by 21 Air experienced an incident while attempting to land at Miami International Airport today. This is a fast-moving situation and we’re still gathering details. We’re working closely with local authorities and officials to understand exactly what happened.”
Investigation and next steps
The Federal Aviation Authority is set to start a probe to investigate the full circumstances of the crash. Amazon added: “Right now, our absolute priority is the safety, well-being, and care of everyone involved. We’re doing everything we can to support those affected.”
The airport remains closed to all traffic, and a ground stop is in effect, with no timeline yet for reopening. The investigation by the Federal Aviation Authority will determine the cause of the runway overshoot and the subsequent collision with vehicles.
