**Updated**
MIAMI — Five people are reported dead and five others injured after an Amazon cargo delivery jet crashed after landing at Miami International Airport when the Boeing 767 over-shot the runway and slammed through a perimeter fence hitting parked cars and then bursting into flames, according to first responders.
“We’re heartbroken to learn that five people lost their lives in today’s incident at Miami International Airport. Our deepest sympathies go out to the families, loved ones, and all those affected by this devastating loss,” an Amazon spokesperson announced in a prepared statement that noted the airplane was operated by 21 Air.
New video of the crash shows its sliding out of control and crashing into parked cars outside the airport perimeter before igniting in flames. NOTE: video contains cursing, not suitable for all audiences.
#BREAKING More Video from #Miami and today’s Amazon Air Crash as the plane left the runway and airport property. Atleast 5 people have been killed pic.twitter.com/eWa00IkWiM
— OC Scanner 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 (@OC_Scanner) September 6, 2026
No cause for the fatal crash has been identified. The Federal Aviation Administration says an investigation is already underway.
The Miami-Dade Fire Department reports more than 60 units and approximately 200 firefighters responded to the scene. Upon arrival, they found the aircraft outside the airport’s operational area, engulfed in flames and producing a large amount of smoke. The firefighters tackled a complex fire in the engine compartment and used foam from specialized airport fire units to extinguish it. They also conducted search and rescue operations, and located and assessed patients throughout the incident zone.
One person was trapped under one of the involved vehicles and had to be extricated by specialized technical rescue personnel. Specialized hazardous materials units safely shut down the aircraft’s engine and worked to control a fuel leak.
The MDFD firefighters transported five patients to local hospitals.
21 Air, CEO Keith Winters, released this statement, ” We are devastated by the accident involving one of our aircraft in Miami today. Our deepest condolences are with the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives. Our immediate priorities are supporting those affected, assisting the authorities, and ensuring that accurate information is communicated as it becomes available. We are cooperating fully with the National Transportation Safety Board, the Federal Aviation Administration, and local authorities. The circumstances of the accident are under investigation, and we will not speculate regarding the cause.”
According to Airliner World, as of September 2026, 21 Air operates 14 Boeing 767-300BCF, two Boeing 767-200BDSF and five Boeing 757-200PCF. The company is an all-cargo airline headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Video below shows the aftermath of the crash with dark smoke billowing out of the aircraft.
🚨 BREAKING UPDATE: A Prime Air Boeing 767 cargo jet arriving from San Juan reportedly overshot the runway at Miami International Airport and caught fire, sending thick black smoke into the sky.
It was not a passenger flight. The crew’s condition remains unknown. 🙏🏾…
— Brandon Tatum (@TheOfficerTatum) September 6, 2026
21 Air Flight 7598 overran the runway after landing at Miami International Airport around 2 p.m. local time on Sunday, Sept. 6. The Boeing 767-300 cargo aircraft departed from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The FAA will investigate. Contact the…
— The FAA ✈️ (@FAANews) September 6, 2026
This video includes the radio traffic of first responders and the Miami International Airport air traffic control responding to the Amazon Air crash which occurred, just before 2 p.m. EDT Sunday.
🇺🇸💔LISTEN: Air traffic control communications capture the moment a Prime Air 767 crashed at Miami International Airport.#breaking #usa #florida #Miami #plane #crash #viral pic.twitter.com/9ab99ORBwk
— pradhyumn sharma (@pradhyu78651514) September 6, 2026
This video shows the crashed plane shortly after skidding to a stop near what some witnesses described as an Amazon warehouse adjacent to the airport.
🚨✈️ UPDATE: 21 Air Flight 7598, a Boeing 767-300 cargo aircraft, reportedly overran the runway after landing at Miami International Airport around 2 p.m. Sunday. The flight originated from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The FAA is investigating. pic.twitter.com/1pzMuELQxI
— Mahrosh Pervaiz (@MahroshPervaiz1) September 6, 2026
Boeing 767 jets are manufactured in Everett, Wash. and Amazon was founded in Seattle. Since its launch in 2016, Amazon Air has revolutionized the way goods are transported, according to the website SimpleFlying.com, significantly reducing delivery times for millions of customers around the world. Let’s look at the history, operations, fleet and the future of Amazon Air, examining how this cargo operator continues to transform e-commerce logistics.
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