Amazon plane overruns runway and bursts into flames at Miami Airport

An Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport, struck several vehicles and burst into flames, sending thick black smoke over one of the busiest airports in the United States.

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At approximately 2pm today, Prime Air flight 7598 overran Miami International Airport's diagonal runway and is disabled at the north-west end of the airport

Prime Air Flight 7598 left San Juan, Puerto Rico, and overran the airport’s diagonal runway at about 2 p.m. Sunday, the Federal Aviation Administration said. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials said the plane hit multiple vehicles after leaving the runway.

More than 60 fire and rescue units responded. Crews found the aircraft burning and worked to extinguish the flames while assessing patients. Officials had not yet released information about injuries or deaths.

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All runways and taxiways at Miami International Airport are currently closed as of 3pm. and a ground stop is in effect.

The airport said the plane was disabled at the northwest end of the airport. All runways and taxiways closed at 3 p.m., and a full ground stop took effect. Images showed the aircraft beside a roadway near two semi-trucks. It appeared to be resting on its belly and remained largely intact despite the fire.

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gathering information

About 250 flights had been delayed by late Sunday afternoon, according to FlightAware. The FAA warned that delays could continue after reopening, with arrivals and departures expected to resume at a reduced rate. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the FAA was sending investigators, while the National Transportation Safety Board said it was gathering information. Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel said the company’s priority was “the safety, well-being, and care of everyone involved.”

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Right now, our absolute priority is the safety, well-being, and care of everyone involved.