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Amazon Cargo Plane Crashes Off Runway at Miami Airport
A Boeing 767-300 cargo aircraft overran the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon and ended up on a road beside the airfield. The FAA confirmed the plane departed San Juan, Puerto Rico before the incident.
- 2 p.m. ET: the plane overran the runway while landing, the FAA said.
- 21 Air operated the flight; Amazon's Prime Air is listed as a customer.
- Smoke was visible rising from the aircraft in witness video.
- All runways at Miami International were closed following the incident.
Why it matters: Miami International is a major hub; a full runway closure disrupts hundreds of flights and thousands of passengers.
- Injury reports had not been released by authorities at time of publication.
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Al Jazeera13hAmazon cargo plane crashes in US while landing at Miami airport
Business Insider15hAmazon Prime plane overruns runway at Miami airport
CBS News16hAmazon cargo plane crashes after overshooting Miami airport runway; at least 5 killedCleCleveland.com12h5 dead after Amazon cargo plane barrels off Miami runway
Los Angeles Times14hAmazon cargo plane overruns Miami airport runway, sending up smokeRight coverage, 25 sources: The right led with the visual drama of the crash and the airport disruption, highlighting the Amazon branding and the busy roadway the plane came to rest on.
Daily Mail5hDramatic footage shows rescue crews climbing into Amazon cargo plane that overshot runway in Miami as airport faces scrutiny for not using hidden safety system
The Post Millennial16hBREAKING: Amazon cargo plane overshoots runway at Miami International Airport
The Epoch Times1dAt Least 5 Dead as Amazon Cargo Aircraft Overruns Runway at Miami Airport
Citizen Free Press8hVideo shows landing of 767 in Miami, coming in hot.
The Sun1hDramatic moment firefighters rescue trapped pilots after Amazon cargo jet crashes at Miami airport leaving five dead
New York Post3hMiami firefighters seen climbing into Amazon cargo jet after shouting on dispatch 'The plane is on fire'
NTD15hAt Least 5 Dead After Amazon Cargo Plane Barreled Off Runway at Miami Airport
The Washington Times15hFAA closes Miami airport following cargo plane crash
Washington Examiner11hAt least five people dead in Miami plane crash: Officials
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Breitbart News12hFive Dead, Others Injured After Amazon Cargo Jet Crashes in Miami
Fox News15hAmazon cargo plane overruns Miami airport runway, striking 'multiple' vehicles and catching fireWhat’s next: The FAA issued a ground stop through 3 p.m. EDT; longer disruptions were possible.
- Amazon had not responded to requests for comment as of initial reports.
- Whether anyone aboard or on the ground was injured.
- What caused the runway overrun.
- How long Miami International's runways will remain closed.