Miami International Airport faces flight delays and cancellations after Amazon cargo plane crash
A day after an Amazon Boeing 767 cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport, killing five and injuring five, dozens of flights were delayed or canceled as the airport operates with only two of its four runways open.
Miami International Airport reported significant disruptions on Monday morning following a cargo-plane accident that occurred the previous afternoon. Flight-tracking data showed 118 domestic flights were delayed and 65 were cancelled as the airport worked to restore operations.
The Federal Aviation Administration said a Boeing 767 operated by Amazon’s Prime Air service overran the diagonal runway at about 2 p.m. on Sunday, striking several fire-rescue vehicles near Northwest 42nd Avenue. Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz confirmed five fatalities and five injuries, with three victims listed in critical condition.
Airport officials indicated that only two of the four runways are currently usable; one runway reopened around 4:15 p.m. and a second followed about half an hour later. A ground stop had been imposed after the crash, closing all runways for several hours.
The National Transportation Safety Board has opened an investigation and is expected to provide further details at a press conference. > "This is a fast-moving situation and we’re still gathering details," an Amazon spokesperson said, adding that the company is cooperating with authorities and focusing on the safety and care of those affected.
Travelers are advised to verify their flight status with airlines before heading to the airport.