An Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon after overrunning the runway during landing. The Boeing 767-300 aircraft, operated by 21 Air, departed from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and landed at Miami International Airport around 2 p.m. local time on September 6. The crash resulted in multiple vehicles being struck and the plane catching fire, with heavy smoke rising from the scene.

The incident led to the grounding of all flights at the airport, with over 60 units from the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue deployed to the scene. According to reports, the plane was found on fire when firefighters arrived, and they were working to extinguish the flames and assess patients. The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) confirmed the crash and stated that it would investigate the incident. The Miami-Dade airport spokesperson noted that the plane overran the diagonal runway and was disabled at the northwest end of the airport.

Authorities issued an air and ground stop at the airport, halting all landing and takeoff operations at the busy south Florida hub. The Miami-Dade sheriff’s office announced street closures due to the crash, advising drivers to seek alternate routes. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy urged travelers to expect significant delays and potential cancellations due to the incident. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has been contacted for further comment.

Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel confirmed the incident, stating that an Amazon Air plane operated by 21 Air experienced an issue while attempting to land at Miami International Airport. She emphasized that the company is working closely with local authorities to understand the cause of the incident and that the safety and well-being of everyone involved remain the top priority. The company is also providing support to those affected by the crash.

Videos posted online show heavy plumes of smoke surrounding the aircraft, which bore the Amazon arrow logo on its tail. While unconfirmed reports suggest there may be casualties, details about injuries or fatalities remain unclear. The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue reported that firefighters were working on extinguishing the fire and assessing patients at the scene. The extent of the damage and the seriousness of the injuries were not immediately clear at the time of publication.

The crash has brought operations at one of the busiest airports in the US to a halt, with all runways and taxiways closed as of 3 p.m. The incident has raised questions about the safety of cargo flights and the procedures in place for emergency response. As the investigation continues, authorities and Amazon are working to provide updates and support to those affected by the crash.