In brief
On 7 September 2026, an Amazon Air Boeing 767‑300 departs from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and crashes while attempting to land at Miami International Airport in Florida. The aircraft overshot the runway, collided with several parked vehicles and the airport perimeter fence, and burst into flames. Five crew members aboard the plane were killed, and five others sustained serious injuries. Emergency crews responded quickly, but the fire and the aircraft’s damaged nose section caused a hazardous situation for ground staff. Authorities have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the mishap and to review safety protocols for cargo aircraft operations at major airports.
On 7 September 2026, an Amazon Air Boeing 767‑300 cargo aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Miami International Airport in Florida. The flight departed Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and was approaching the runway at 2:00 p.m. local time when the plane overshot the runway threshold.
The aircraft collided with several parked vehicles and the terminal perimeter fence before coming to rest on a gravel slope. Firefighters and airport emergency services were dispatched within minutes, but the aircraft’s nose section ruptured, releasing flammable cargo that ignited a blaze.
Five of the crew aboard the cargo aircraft were confirmed dead, and five additional crew members suffered serious injuries. Rescue teams also reported that several ground staff members were injured by the crash and the ensuing fire.
The Miami Fire Department and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are conducting a joint investigation to determine whether mechanical failure, pilot error, or another factor contributed to the incident. Officials emphasize that the safety of cargo operations remains a top priority for the airline and the airport authorities.
Passengers traveling on flights from Puerto Rico to Miami were redirected to alternative modes of transport, and the airport has implemented additional safety checks for arriving cargo aircraft. The incident underlines the importance of stringent cargo handling procedures and continued oversight of commercial aviation operations.
