Amazon cargo plane overruns runway at Miami airport, killing 5
Quick Look
- An Amazon cargo plane overran the runway while landing at Miami International Airport, hit multiple cars and burst into flames, killing at least five people.
- The accident occurred at around 2 p.m.
- Eastern Time.
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Why It Matters
The accident occurred at Miami International Airport and involved an Amazon cargo plane. The 32-year-old Boeing 767-300 overran the runway during landing.
China News Service, September 7. According to comprehensive foreign media reports, according to official US news, a cargo plane from the retail giant Amazon overshot the runway when landing at the Miami Airport on the 6th, hit a vehicle and caught fire, killing at least five people.
Image source: Screenshot of NBC report
According to reports, the 32-year-old Boeing 767-300 freighter overshot the runway when landing at around 2 p.m. Eastern Time. Video showed thick smoke billowing from the plane.
Local police chief Rossi said the plane overshot the runway and hit multiple cars before finally stopping near the airport. There is currently no obvious threat to public safety. Fire and rescue crews are still on scene dealing with the fuel leak.
Fire Chief Jadallah said three people were taken to a trauma center in critical condition and two others were taken to local hospitals.
"We are deeply saddened by the incident at the Miami Airport that claimed the lives of five people and extend our deepest condolences to the families, relatives and friends of the victims and all those affected by this tragedy," said Amazon spokesperson Nanterre. "We are working closely with local governments and officials to learn more information and will fully cooperate with any investigation."
An airport spokesperson said in a statement that all runways and taxiways at the airport were temporarily closed due to the ground suspension. Two of the four runways were reopened just after 5 p.m. ET, and the airport is still experiencing ground delays.
A CNN review of air traffic control recordings showed the pilot did not declare an emergency before landing.
According to reports, the US National Transportation Safety Board has set up an investigation team to investigate.
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The National Transportation Safety Board will release preliminary findings of its investigation
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What was the specific cause of the accident?
- Is there a mechanical failure or human error?
- How long will it take for the investigation to reach a conclusion?
