Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 Crashes in Miami
A Boeing 767-300 cargo aircraft operated for Amazon Prime Air crashed during landing in Miami. At least five people were killed, while three others were critically injured.
The aircraft arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico, before leaving the runway and striking several vehicles. The impact trapped people inside both the aircraft and nearby cars. The BBC reports this.
More than 60 emergency units and around 200 responders rushed to the scene. Crews also worked to contain leaking aviation fuel and prevent further danger.
Images from the crash site showed the Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 resting with its nose on the ground and tail raised. Burn marks were visible along the right side of the aircraft.
Miami airport temporarily suspended flight operations after the accident. Two of its four runways later reopened as emergency crews continued working at the scene.
The aircraft was owned by Boeing and operated by cargo carrier 21 Air on behalf of Amazon. The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into the accident.
Officials have not yet established why the plane left the runway. Investigators will examine the aircraft, flight data and crew actions as part of the inquiry.
Amazon said it was cooperating with authorities and prioritizing assistance for those affected by the tragedy.
The crash recalls another deadly Amazon cargo plane accident. In 2019, a Boeing 767 operating an Amazon flight crashed near Houston, killing three crew members.
That investigation found that crew errors and inappropriate actions contributed to the earlier accident. Investigators will now determine whether any similar factors played a role in Miami.
It was previously reported that Chinese developers unveiled a concept for a new giant “flying wing” passenger aircraft. This aircraft is capable of carrying over 800 passengers and will compete with the largest modern passenger airliners.
