Amazon Air cargo plane skidded off the runway and crashed upon landing at Miami International Airport in Florida, USA. The tragic accident resulted in 5 fatalities and left 5 others severely injured, including flight crew and individuals on the ground.
The incident occurred on Sunday (September 6, 2026) at approximately 2:00 PM local time (18:00 GMT). The Boeing 767-300 freighter—operated by 21 Air as Flight 7598—had departed from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Upon touchdown at Miami International Airport, the aircraft suddenly lost control, veered off the tarmac, and struck several adjacent vehicles before bursting into flames. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue teams responded swiftly to contain the blaze and execute extraction operations.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava officially confirmed the casualty count of 5 deceased and 5 injured, extending her deepest condolences to the victims’ families. Ray Jadallah, Chief of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, detailed that a total of 10 individuals were impacted; 3 were rushed to a regional trauma center in critical condition, while 2 were transferred to a nearby hospital. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have retrieved the flight data recorders and initiated a full-scale investigation into the root cause of the crash.
