Amazon cargo plane overruns Miami runway, killing at least five

At least five people were killed and five injured after an Amazon cargo plane overshot a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, officials said. The Boeing 767-300, operated by North Carolina-based 21 Air, came to rest in a field near the 2100 block of Northwest 42nd Avenue, colliding with several vehicles and igniting a fire.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded with more than 60 units, reporting heavy smoke and an active fuel leak that was being contained. The agency’s chief, Ray Jadallah, described the scene as "a very complex situation" and said crews used foam and specialized airport firefighting equipment while conducting search and rescue operations for the pilot, co-pilot and trapped vehicle occupants.

Three of the injured were taken to a trauma center in critical condition, while two others were hospitalized after assessment. Authorities have not identified the victims, and it remains unclear whether the fatalities were passengers, crew members or ground personnel.

Amazon confirmed its involvement, stating it is cooperating with investigators and focusing on the safety and well-being of those affected. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board have opened investigations into the crash.

The incident prompted a three-hour ground stop at the airport, after which two runways were reopened. As of Sunday night, flights into Miami faced an average delay of about six and a half hours.