Cargo plane overruns runway at Miami airport
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- An Amazon Air Boeing 767-300 ran off the runway while landing at Miami International Airport after departing from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- Airport officials said the aircraft stopped at the northwestern end of the airport after leaving a crossing runway, while images showed heavy smoke.
- The FAA suspended airport flights until 4:30 p.m. local time and opened an investigation; officials had not confirmed whether anyone was injured.
An Amazon Air Boeing 767-300 cargo plane ran off the runway while landing at Miami International Airport after taking off from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Airport authorities said the aircraft left a crossing runway and came to a stop at the airport’s northwestern end. Images shared on social media showed the incident and thick smoke rising from the plane afterward.
The Federal Aviation Administration suspended flights at the airport until 4:30 p.m. local time and said it had opened an investigation. All runways and taxiways were closed, while Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews were sent to the scene.
It was not immediately clear whether anyone had been injured. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned passengers using Miami International Airport to expect delays and possible cancellations.
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Originally published by Hürriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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