Amazon-contracted plane crashes at Miami airport after overrunning runway

A cargo plane bearing Amazon’s logo overran a runway after landing at Miami International Airport, with videos showing smoke and flames pouring from the aircraft as it came to rest.

The Federal Aviation Administration said 21 Air Flight 7598 overran the runway after landing at about 2 p.m. on Sept. 6. The Boeing 767-300 was operated by 21 Air and appeared to carry an Amazon logo on its tail. Amazon began operating some Boeing 767-300 aircraft in 2024 to support its delivery network.

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Units arrived to find an airplane that had caught fire as a result of this crash, with heavy flames and smoke showing

Miami International Airport said Prime Air Flight 7598 was disabled at the northwest end of the airport. By 3:30 p.m., all runways and taxiways were closed and a full ground stop was in effect. The airport advised travelers to check with their airlines before going to the airport.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said more than 60 units were at the scene and reported that the plane had struck multiple vehicles near the airport. “Units arrived to find an airplane that had caught fire as a result of this crash, with heavy flames and smoke showing,” the agency said. “Firefighters are working on extinguishing the fire and assessing patients.” Amazon and 21 Air were contacted for comment.

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Firefighters are working on extinguishing the fire and assessing patients.