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Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami International Airport, killing at least five
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Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami International Airport, killing at least five

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  • An Amazon cargo plane overran the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, striking multiple vehicles and bursting into flames, killing at least five people and injuring three critically and two less severely.
  • The pilot and co-pilot were trapped in the aircraft, and fire crews continued to manage a fuel leak hours after the crash.
  • The FAA confirmed the plane arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and issued a ground stop as investigators were dispatched.

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Why It Matters

The incident occurred at Miami International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the United States, involving an Amazon cargo aircraft that arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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At least five people were killed when an Amazon cargo plane barrelled off a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, striking multiple vehicles and bursting into flames.

The crash happened at around 2pm local time and sent thick black smoke billowing into the sky, forcing the closure of all runways at one of the country’s busiest airports.

Three people were critically injured and two others hospitalised with less severe injuries, Miami-Dade County officials told a news conference.

Miami-Dade Rescue Fire Chief Ray Jadallah said some people were trapped inside vehicles. The pilot and co-pilot were also trapped in the plane. Fire crews were still dealing with a fuel leak on the plane several hours after the crash, Jadallah said.

More than 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the crash, arriving to find the aircraft on fire as crews worked to extinguish the flames and assess patients.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the aircraft overran the runway after arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Transport Secretary Sean Duffy said the FAA was sending investigators and issued a full ground stop at Miami International as emergency crews responded.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • The FAA will release a preliminary report on the cause of the runway overrun within weeks.

    Likely · Within weeks

  • Miami International Airport will resume normal operations after runway inspections and cleanup are completed.

    Very likely · Within days

Open Questions

  • What caused the runway overrun?
  • Were there any mechanical failures with the aircraft?
  • What is the exact number of fatalities and injuries?
  • Was the aircraft carrying hazardous materials?

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This article was originally published by SCMP Economy.

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