Five dead, five injured after Amazon cargo plane overshoots Miami runway
Summary
An Amazon cargo plane overshot a runway at Miami International Airport, crashed into vehicles and caught fire, killing five people and injuring five others. Authorities have launched an investigation into the runway excursion and the airport temporarily shut down its runways and taxiways.
Key Points
- An Amazon Prime Air cargo Boeing 767 overshot a runway after landing at Miami International Airport, then struck vehicles and caught fire.
- Five people were killed, three were taken to trauma centers in critical condition, and two others were treated at a local hospital.
- The FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident, and the NTSB has sent a go team to Miami.
- Miami International Airport temporarily closed all runways and taxiways, causing flight delays and cancellations.
