In brief
Five crew members were killed and five passengers severely injured when a Boeing 767‑300 operated by 21 Air overshot Miami International Airport’s runway and struck vehicles inside the airfield. NTSB investigators have recovered the flight data and cockpit voice recorders and are prioritising the recovery of victims’ bodies while preparing to analyse the evidence. Initial reports point to a nearby thunderstorm and strong winds, and investigators will examine runway safety, pilot briefings and aircraft performance. Two runways remain closed, and travelers are warned of further disruption during the busy Labor Day weekend.
Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recovered the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder from a Boeing 767‑300 that crashed at Miami International Airport. The Amazon Prime Air cargo plane, operated by 21 Air, overshot the runway at 14:00 local time on Sunday before striking a white Ford van and a Toyota Corolla inside the airport perimeter.
Five crew members were killed and five passengers were seriously injured in the crash. The NTSB confirmed that the priority remains the recovery of victims’ bodies, while the flight recorders will be sent to Washington for analysis.
“It’s too early to say what caused the crash,” said NTSB chairwoman Jennifer Homendy. “We’re still in the fact‑finding stage.” The plane had two crew members on board, was on its third flight of the day and had departed from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Preliminary data show a thunderstorm nearby with gusts up to 26 knots, and investigators will look into runway safety, engine performance and pilot training. The agency has asked the public for photographs or videos that might help the investigation.
Two of the airport’s runways remain closed and travelers face continued disruptions after the incident took place during the busy Labor Day holiday weekend.
