Amazon Cargo Plane Overruns Miami Runway, Sparks Multi‑Hour Emergency

Sun Sep 06 2026 22:43:13 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

A Boeing 767‐300 cargo aircraft crashed after over‑running a Miami runway, triggering a massive fire and runway shutdown.

A Boeing 767‑300 cargo plane, operated by Amazon Prime Air, overshot a runway in Miami after departing from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The aircraft slammed into the roadway, striking several vehicles and prompting emergency medical response for injured passengers. Fire crews – more than 60 firefighters – were dispatched, and the aircraft caught fire. Miami‑Dade authorities closed all runways and imposed a full ground stop to secure the area.

Amazon Cargo Plane Overruns Miami Runway, Sparks Multi‑Hour Emergency

A Boeing 767‑300 cargo aircraft, flying Amazon Prime Air’s schedule from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, landed in Miami on a clear Sunday afternoon. A miscalculation in landing distance caused the aircraft to overrun the runway, crash‑landing on the adjacent road.

Motor and structural damage was extensive, and the plane struck multiple vehicles on the highway. Several passengers and by‑standers received medical treatment, with local fire‑rescue teams delivering critical aid.

Firefighters from Miami‑Dade Fire Rescue – counting over 60 units – responded rapidly to the blaze engulfing the wrecked cargo plane. The intense fire prompted a complete shutdown of all Miami–Dade International Airport runways and a ground‑stop order to keep visitors and aircraft safe.

The incident has halted commercial and cargo operations for several hours, raising concerns about airport logistics and safety protocols. Follow-up investigations will examine the cause of the landing mishap and the impact on Amazon’s freight operations.