An Amazon cargo aircraft was involved in a significant incident at Miami International Airport on Sunday, as it skidded off the runway while attempting to land. The mishap resulted in the plane catching fire and colliding with multiple vehicles, causing several injuries, although details about the severity were not immediately available. The airplane, a Boeing 767-300, is operated by 21 Air.
Disruption at Miami Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that the cargo plane, identified as Flight 7598, departed from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, before overunning the runway at approximately 2 p.m. local time. The scale of the incident led to a suspension of flights at the airport as emergency services responded to the scene.
Emergency Response and Investigation
Upon arrival, more than 60 units from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue were deployed to manage the situation, with firefighters tackling the blaze and controlling heavy smoke billowing from the aircraft. Eyewitness video shared by media outlets prominently displayed the Amazon logo visible on the plane’s tail.
Amazon’s Official Statement
Kelly Nantel, a spokesperson for Amazon, addressed the incident, confirming the involvement of an Amazon Air service. Nantel emphasised that the priority is the safety and well-being of those affected and stated, “We’re working closely with local authorities and officials to understand exactly what happened. This is a fast-moving situation and we’re still gathering details.” The company assured that efforts are underway to support everyone involved in the incident.
Reporting based on coverage first published by theverge.com.